Climbing Rose vs Sweet Pea

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Climbing Rose

Rosa 'New Dawn'

Rosaceae · flowers

Medium Maintenance

Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus

Fabaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantMedium Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Climbing Rose (Zones 5-9)

Sweet Pea (Zones 2-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Climbing Rose	Sweet Pea
Scientific Name	Rosa 'New Dawn'	Lathyrus odoratus
Family	Rosaceae	Fabaceae
Category	flowers	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Rich, Well-drained
Height	20'	6'
Spread	10'	1'
Bloom Season	Summer	Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	Pink	Mixed
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (US)	Italy, Sicily
Maintenance	Medium	Medium

Special Traits

Climbing Rose

No — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Sweet Pea

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Climbing Rose

✓Train canes horizontally for maximum bloom.
✓Prune after main flush.
✓Provide strong support — trellis or arbor.
✓Flowers on lateral shoots from old canes.

Sweet Pea

✓Soak seeds overnight before planting.
✓Provide trellis or netting.
✓Pick flowers frequently to prolong bloom.
✓Needs cool weather — plant early spring or fall in warm areas.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Climbing Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–9.

Choose Sweet Pea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea grow in the same hardiness zone?

Climbing Rose grows in USDA zones 5-9, while Sweet Pea grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

Do Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea have the same sun and water needs?

Climbing Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Sweet Pea needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, Climbing Rose or Sweet Pea?

Climbing Rose grows taller at 20' compared to Sweet Pea at 6'. Climbing Rose spreads 10' while Sweet Pea spreads 1'.

Are Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea deer resistant?

Sweet Pea is deer resistant, but Climbing Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Sweet Pea is the better choice, or protect Climbing Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Climbing Rose or Sweet Pea?

Both Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea have medium maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Climbing Rose	Sweet Pea
Scientific Name	Rosa 'New Dawn'	Lathyrus odoratus
Family	Rosaceae	Fabaceae
Category	flowers	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Rich, Well-drained
Height	20'	6'
Spread	10'	1'
Bloom Season	Summer	Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	Pink	Mixed
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (US)	Italy, Sicily
Maintenance	Medium	Medium

Care Tips

Climbing Rose

✓Train canes horizontally for maximum bloom.
✓Prune after main flush.
✓Provide strong support — trellis or arbor.
✓Flowers on lateral shoots from old canes.

Sweet Pea

✓Soak seeds overnight before planting.
✓Provide trellis or netting.
✓Pick flowers frequently to prolong bloom.
✓Needs cool weather — plant early spring or fall in warm areas.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Climbing Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–9.

Choose Sweet Pea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea grow in the same hardiness zone?

Climbing Rose grows in USDA zones 5-9, while Sweet Pea grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 9.

Do Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea have the same sun and water needs?

Climbing Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Sweet Pea needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, Climbing Rose or Sweet Pea?

Climbing Rose grows taller at 20' compared to Sweet Pea at 6'. Climbing Rose spreads 10' while Sweet Pea spreads 1'.

Are Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea deer resistant?

Sweet Pea is deer resistant, but Climbing Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Sweet Pea is the better choice, or protect Climbing Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Climbing Rose or Sweet Pea?

Both Climbing Rose and Sweet Pea have medium maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.