Sweet Pea Old Spice Cupani

It has small flowers and short stems, but the perfume is outstanding.

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Sweet Pea – Old Spice Cupani

Sweet Pea Old Spice Cupani. First Introduced to the UK in the 17th century by a Sicilian Monk who sent seeds to Robert Uvedale of Enfield. Closely related to the highly fragrant wild sweet pea found in hedgerows in Sicily and Southern Italy.  It has small flowers and short stems, but the perfume is outstanding.

Cultivation Advice: Sweet Pea – Old Spice Cupani

Days To Germination: 10-14 days

Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F

Planting Depth:  ½ -1 inch

Spacing , Seed: 1 inch

Spacing, Plant: 6-12 inches

Plant Height:  4-5 feet

Light: Full Sun

  • Seed is best started undercover from 4-6 weeks before last frost in pots, thinning to individual plants when large enough (transplant the thinnings).  Cover seeds with 1 inch of soil.
  • Soaking seeds overnight can aid germination, although not essential.
  • Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
  • Pinch the top of the growing shoot out when 2 inches high to encourage stronger side shoots.
  • Transplant when young seedlings are about 2 inches high and after all danger of frost has passed. Space 6-12 inches apart.
  • Provide netting or trellis for support when plant is 3-6 inches tall.
  • Please note, especially around children – these seeds are poisonous if ingested.