Sweet Pea Cupani: Historic Heirloom Variety from 1600s

Sweet Pea Cupani
(Lathyrus odoratus)

The first sweet pea in England, Cupani arrived in the late 1600s from Father Franciscus Cupani, a monk, to Dr. Uvedale. A spring/summer bloomer that continues flowering as temperatures increase—ideal for areas without long, cool springs. A fragrant piece of garden history.

Flower Type: Annual
Bloom Time: Spring
Height: 5' to 9' Vines
Exposure: Full Sun

When to Sow Outside: Cold climates: as early as soil can be worked (St. Patrick's Day or earlier). Warm climates: October–January for spring blooms.
When to Sow Inside: 4–6 weeks before planting outside.
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2"
Days to Emerge: 10–15
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 6" apart