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Cupani was first cultivated by a Sicilian monk, Father Francis Cupani, who found this intensely scented wild sweet pea growing near his monastery in 1695. Francisco Cupani was charged with the care of the botanical garden located in Misilmeri, which is about 15km or 9 miles from Palermo the capital of Sicily. It was first introduced to Britain in 1699. Maroon upper petals with violet 'wings', making lovely cut flower posies. Height 1.5 2m 60 78. Scent 3. Species type.
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