~Sweet Pea America~ (Latyhyrus odoratus) This heirloom variety can be traced back to 1896. America is a very fragrant late bloomer. In areas without long, cool springs, this is an excellent choice because it will continue to bloom as the temperature increases. If you are getting your sweet peas in late, this is a good variety to use. Annual, Bloom Time: Spring, Height: 5' to 6' Vines likes Full Sun. When to Sow Outside: In Cold Climates, plant as early as the soil can be worked -- St. Patrick's day or earlier. In warm climates, plant October through January for spring blooms. When to Sow Inside: 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Seed Depth: 1", Seed Spacing: 2", Days to Emerge: 10 - 15 Thinning: When 3" tall thin to 6" apart. (1161BI-SS) Sweet Pea America $2.25 ~Sweet Pea Cupani~ Sweet Pea Cupani (Lathyrus odoratus) The first sweet pea variety to arrive in England was Cupani, sent to Dr Uvedale from a monk, Father Franciscus Cupani, during the late 1600's. Cupani is a spring/summer bloomer. In asras without long, cool springs, this is a excellent variety to choose because it will continue to bloom as the temperature increases. A very fragrant piece of history for your garden. Annual, Bloom Time: Spring, Height: 5' to 9' Vines, Exposure: Full Sun. When to Sow Outside: In Cold Climates, plant as early as the soil can be worked -- St. Patrick's day or earlier. In warm climates, plant October through January for spring blooms. When to Sow Inside: 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Seed Depth: 1", Seed Spacing: 2", Days to Emerge: 10 - 15. Thinning: When 3" tall thin to 6" apart (1159BI-SS) Sweet Pea Cupani $2.25 ~Sweet Pea Perfume Delight~ A striking collection of older dwarf varieties that have exceptional heat resistance. Blooms are not large but are highly fragrant. Mixed pastel colors. Support is beneficial but not necessary. Height 2 feet. Approx. 40-60 sds/pkg. A mixture of several colors of very fragrant sweet peas. The fragrance of these flowers will take you to times past. Slightly smaller flowers than other annual sweet peas, but also more heat resistant. So what is the key to successfully growing sweet peas? Very early planting! Plant the seeds as early as the soil can be worked. Annual, Bloom Time: Spring, Height: 5' to 6' Vines, Exposure: Full Sun. When to Sow Outside: In Cold Climates, plant as early as the soil can be worked -- St. Patrick's day or earlier. In warm climates, plant October through January for spring blooms. When to Sow Inside: 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Seed Depth: 1", Seed Spacing: 2", Days to Emerge: 5 - 15. Thinning: When 3" tall thin to 6" apart. (1096BI-SS) Sweet Pea Perfume Delight $1.50 (Lathyrus odoratus)