{"product_id":"sweet-pea-cupani-heirloom","title":"Sweet Pea – Cupani (Heirloom)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌸 Sweet Pea – Cupani (Heirloom)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Lathyrus odoratus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true garden treasure, \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Pea Cupani\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Why You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic heirloom sweet pea dating to the 1600s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep maroon and violet bi-coloured blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally fragrant flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous climbing habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flower variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClimate: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical climates: Late summer Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSub-tropical climates: Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperate climates: Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn–Winter \/ Early Spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well‑drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–15 days \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 12 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool‑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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506942464197,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-1297185011-modified-73981235-c0d1-48f5-b475-8cd6d701e16esweetpeacupaniheirloom.jpg?v=1783499445","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/sweet-pea-cupani-heirloom","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}