Lathyrus odoratus 'Cupani'
sweet pea seed Cupani's original
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: Hardy annual
This sweet pea was first introduced to the UK in 1699 when a Sicilian monk, Francis Cupani, sent seeds of this highly fragrant annual to Dr Robert Uvedale, a teacher from Enfield, Middlesex. Thanks to its delicious scent the sweet pea has gained popularity throughout the centuries and over 400 years later the range of colours has increased enormously. Many of the modern varieties however lack the scent of their older relatives, which is why we have included this old variety in our collection. The flowers may be a little smaller than their recently introduced cousins, but they have a brilliant two-tone colour and the scent is to die for. You simply won't find a sweet pea with a better scent than this one.
Pots are supplied with 5-7 seedlings.
Pots are supplied with 5-7 seedlings.
Before planting out, incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. Apply a balanced liquid plant food every two weeks while in growth and deadhead regulary to encourage more flowers.
From October to late March, sow seeds into pots filled with good-quality seed compost and grow them on in a cold frame. Then, after the worst frosts have passed, the seedlings can either be planted out or potted up for the patio. Alternatively, direct sowings can be made in October or from March to April.
- Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
Goes well with...
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Sweet pea obelisk with bird bowl - Crocus green
Ø61 × H113cm
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Pluto'
spencer sweet pea seed Pluto
approx 20 seeds
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Windsor'
spencer sweet pea seed Windsor
approx 20 seeds
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Beaujolais'
spencer sweet pea seed Beaujolais
approx 20 seeds
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Garden maypole plant support
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Tall galvanised metal root trainer pots - set of 6
6 × 6 × 12cm
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Deep root trainers
32 cells
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Comfrey pellets - natural feed & soil conditioner
1 litre
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Pot obelisk - gunmetal grey
Ø37.5 × H159cm