Sweet Pea - Old Spice Cupani 35 Seeds Lathyrus Odoratus Annuals Flower

Sweet Pea - Old Spice - Cupani (Lathyrus odoratus) Cupani 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 & 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 & the scent is to die for. You simply wont find a sweet pea with a better scent than this one. SOWING Season: Annual Height: 72 - 84 inches Bloom Season: Early summer to late summer Bloom Color: Lavender blue / purple Growth Rate: Fast Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Rich, well-drained, pH 6.4 - 7.6 Germ temperature: 64 - 68F Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/2 inch (1cm) Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination For best germination, Sweet Pea seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat so they can absorb water immediately. By doing this a larger percentage of the seeds will germinate & they will sprout a few days earlier. After nicking the seed, soak the Sweet Peas seeds over night in tepid water. Do this the night before sowing the flower seeds directly outside. Sweet Pea - Old Spice Cupani 35 Seeds Lathyrus Odoratus Annuals Flower