Sweet Pea – Cupani (Heirloom)
$7.50
Unit price per🌸 Sweet Pea – Cupani (Heirloom)
(Lathyrus odoratus)
A true garden treasure, Sweet Pea Cupani is one of the oldest known sweet pea varieties, with a history dating back to the late 1600s. Discovered in Sicily by Father Francis Cupani, this heirloom favourite is renowned for its intense fragrance and charming bi-coloured blooms of deep maroon-purple and rich violet.
While the flowers are smaller than many modern sweet peas, they more than compensate with their exceptional perfume. The climbing vines produce masses of blooms that fill the garden and home with their sweet scent, making Cupani a favourite for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements.
Vigorous, reliable, and notably more heat tolerant than many sweet pea varieties, Cupani flowers over a long period when picked regularly. Its rich colours, intoxicating fragrance, and historic significance make it a must-have for sweet pea lovers.
🌿 Why You'll Love It
- Authentic heirloom sweet pea dating to the 1600s
- Deep maroon and violet bi-coloured blooms
- Exceptionally fragrant flowers
- Vigorous climbing habit
- Excellent cut flower variety
- Long flowering season
Climate:
Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.
Seed Instructions
Sow: Autumn–Winter / Early Spring
Depth: 2–2.5 cm
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, well‑drained
Germination: 7–15 days
Approx 12 seeds
Cool‑season flowering climber. Soak seeds overnight before sowing. Provide a trellis or support for climbing vines. Keep soil moist and pick flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
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Sweet Pea – Cupani (Heirloom)
$7.50
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🌸 Sweet Pea – Cupani (Heirloom)
(Lathyrus odoratus)
A true garden treasure, Sweet Pea Cupani is one of the oldest known sweet pea varieties, with a history dating back to the late 1600s. Discovered in Sicily by Father Francis Cupani, this heirloom favourite is renowned for its intense fragrance and charming bi-coloured blooms of deep maroon-purple and rich violet.
While the flowers are smaller than many modern sweet peas, they more than compensate with their exceptional perfume. The climbing vines produce masses of blooms that fill the garden and home with their sweet scent, making Cupani a favourite for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements.
Vigorous, reliable, and notably more heat tolerant than many sweet pea varieties, Cupani flowers over a long period when picked regularly. Its rich colours, intoxicating fragrance, and historic significance make it a must-have for sweet pea lovers.
🌿 Why You'll Love It
- Authentic heirloom sweet pea dating to the 1600s
- Deep maroon and violet bi-coloured blooms
- Exceptionally fragrant flowers
- Vigorous climbing habit
- Excellent cut flower variety
- Long flowering season
Climate:
Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.
Seed Instructions
Sow: Autumn–Winter / Early Spring
Depth: 2–2.5 cm
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, well‑drained
Germination: 7–15 days
Approx 12 seeds
Cool‑season flowering climber. Soak seeds overnight before sowing. Provide a trellis or support for climbing vines. Keep soil moist and pick flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
