Matucana Cupani Sweet Pea Seeds - Lathyrus Odoratus, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Matucana Cupani Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is one of the oldest cultivated sweet peas, grown since the 17th century. Its bicolored blooms pair violet with deep maroon, and its perfume is among the strongest of any sweet pea.

Why choose our seeds?

• Bicolored violet and deep maroon blooms
• Intensely fragrant flowers
• A historic variety for trellises and cutting

How to grow Matucana Cupani Sweet Pea seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost; transplant with care, as the roots are fragile.
• Outdoors: Sow directly in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked; in mild-winter areas, fall sowing is possible.

Prepare Your Materials

• Deep pots (if indoors) to suit the long roots
• Well-drained potting mix or prepared garden soil
• A trellis, netting, or other support, set up before planting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds 1 inch deep.
• Soaking seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours before sowing can help dry seed hydrate.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun.
• Temperature: Cool conditions, 55-70°F (13-21°C).

Germination

• Seedlings typically emerge in 12-20 days.
• Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Transplanting

• Plant out carefully without disturbing the root ball.
• Space plants about 9 inches apart at the base of their support.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist through the growing season.
• Support: Train stems onto a trellis or wigwam as they climb.
• Picking: Cut flowers often and remove spent blooms to extend the display.
• Note: Sweet pea seeds and pods are not edible.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to summer; regular picking prolongs bloom.