Sweet Pea 'Kiera Madeline' showing large ruffled cream blooms edged in soft pink laying on a weathered wooden board.

Close-up of Sweet Pea 'Kiera Madeline' showing large ruffled cream blooms edged in soft pink.

Sweet Pea 'Kiera Madeline'

Name: Sweet Pea 'Kiera Madeline'
Brand: Sweet Pea Gardens LLC
Price: 6.15 USD
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$6.15

'Kiera Madeline' Sweet Pea Seeds
Lathyrus odoratus

Sweet Pea 'Kiera Madeline' is a classic Spencer variety with beautifully ruffled cream flowers delicately edged in soft pink. The romantic picotee blooms are lightly scented and carried on long, sturdy stems, making them an excellent choice for cutting gardens and bouquets.

A vigorous climber, 'Kiera Madeline' produces an abundance of elegant blooms throughout summer when picked regularly. Its timeless color combination pairs effortlessly with blush pinks, rich burgundies, and deep purples, bringing a refined cottage garden feel to both the garden and the vase.

Details

Plant type: Hardy annual
Height: 6-8 feet
Plant spacing: 6-8 inches
Site: full sun (or partial afternoon shade in hotter zones)
Soil & Water: fertile and moist, but well-draining
Pinch: when there are 4 pairs of true leaves
Approx. 'Kiera Madeline' Sweet Pea Seeds per packet: 10

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Like all sweet peas, 'Kiera Madeline' develops a deep root system quickly. Rootrainers encourage strong downward root growth and reduce transplant shock when seedlings are planted into the garden.

We start every Sweet Pea Gardens crop in professional Rootrainers and recommend them to gardeners who want stronger plants and more flowers.

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From the Sweet Pea Library: More About 'Kiera Madeline'

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Classification: Spencer
Petal Pattern: Picotee
Color Profile: A soft cream base that is beautifully outlined with a delicate pink edge.
Fragrance: Scented
Breeder: Heathcote (Introduced by Eagle Sweet Peas)
Year Introduced: 2009–2010
Flowering Type: Summer

Overview

'Kiera Madeline' is a wonderfully ruffled summer-flowering sweet pea that belongs to the highly popular Spencer classification. It showcases a classic picotee pattern, featuring a warm cream background gracefully bordered by a pink margin. Because it carries the standard Spencer traits, it is known for producing large, wavy blossoms on notably long, robust stems, making it an exceptional, fragrant choice for vase arrangements.

Growth Habit

Following the traditional habit of tall Spencer varieties, this plant develops into a vigorous climbing vine. It requires a reliable vertical support structure, such as tall netting, a sturdy trellis, or a dedicated cordon framework, to successfully grow upwards and sustain the weight of its flowering stems.

Cultivation Notes

As a summer-blooming sweet pea, it relies on the extended daylight hours of the peak growing season to trigger its flower production. It will thrive best when planted in soil that has been deeply prepared and enriched with nutrients. To ensure a continuous harvest of blossoms, frequent picking and the prompt removal of faded flowers are essential. If the vine is allowed to develop seed pods, it will redirect its energy and quickly stop flowering.

Historical Notes

This delightful cream and pink picotee was originally bred by Heathcote and was first recorded around 2009, making a notable appearance in the National Sweet Pea Society's Annual that same year. It was subsequently introduced to the wider gardening public by Eagle Sweet Peas for the 2010 season.

In the Garden

Grown for: Long stems that are ideal for cutting, large ruffled Spencer-form blooms, and a romantic pink-on-cream picotee coloration.

Companion Planting: Plant this delicate cream and pink variety near solid, dark maroons or deep purples to provide a striking visual contrast, or match it with soft blush pinks for a gentle, pastel aesthetic in the garden.

Safety: Sweet peas, just like many plants we grow in our gardens, are toxic. Sweet pea seeds and any part of the plant should not be ingested.

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Rootrainers: Our Preferred Sweet Pea Seed Tray

$27.95

Why We Use Rootrainers at Sweet Pea Gardens

Sweet peas develop long roots quickly. Rootrainers encourage deeper root growth and reduce transplant shock when planting into the garden.

These are the trays we use to start our own sweet pea crop each season.