Sweet pea 'Cupani'

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cupani is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures.

Don’t soak or chip before sowing.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.48 inches (6.35 cm) between Sweet pea plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cupani about 42 days before your last frost date.

As Cupani is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 16°C / 61°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Cupani about 28 days before your last frost date.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid spring.

Sicilian monk Cupani sent seed of the wild Sweet Pea to Robert Uvedale of Enfield more than 300 years ago.

Cupani’s Original, Father Cupani’s