First recorded by Cupani, a Fransiscan monk in Palermo, Sicily, the flowers are a deep blue with a purple ‘wing’. A grandiflora type it has smaller flowers than the Spencer types but it is sweeter smelling and has greater heat tolerance. A hardy annual, flowering the same year from a Spring sowing. Prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.

Plant Height: 180cm

Sweet Pea Cupani Seeds produce small, beautifully scented flowers that can climb trellises or form dwarf hedges. This historic variety, introduced by Franciscan Brother Cupani in 1699, is highly prized for fragrance and decorative value.

Sweet Peas are perfect for garden decoration and cut flower arrangements. They climb or spread as needed and are easy to grow, making them a favourite for gardeners of all levels.

These seeds from Fothergill’s connect gardeners to a rich heritage of cultivation and offer a rewarding growing experience, combining tradition, beauty, and fragrance in every bloom.