Lathyrus odoratus 'Cupani'
sweet pea seed Cupani's original
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
- Flowering period: June to September
- Flower colour: burgundy and purple
- Other features: intensely fragrant flowers
- Hardiness: hardy perennial
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 wont find a sweet pea with a better scent than this one. - Garden care:From October to late February, sow seeds into deep pots or root trainers filled with a good-quality seed compost and place them in a cold frame. Pinch out the tips as the plants grow to encourage them to become bushier and produce more flowers, and harden off before planting out in early April. Direct sowings can also be made in October or March-April. It is important to remove the faded flowers before they set seed, so picking them to fill a vase inside will only encourage more to form.
- Sow: October-April
- Flowering: June-September
- Approximate quantity: 20 seeds.
Lathyrus odoratus 'Midnight'
spencer sweet pea seed Midnight
Strong colour and a sweet perfume
£1.49
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Windsor'
spencer sweet pea seed Windsor
Opulent and lush
£1.99
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Beaujolais'
spencer sweet pea seed Beaujolais
One of the darkest forms
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Pluto'
spencer sweet pea seed Pluto
Strong and vibrant colour
£2.99
approx 20 seeds
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Willow poles
Willow poles
Ideal for runner beans and sweet peas
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1.8meters pack of 10
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Root trainers
Root trainers
Perfect for seeds, seedlings and plugs
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32 Cells
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