One of the sweetest flowers of spring is the Sweet Pea. Last year started our efforts to incorporate some heirloom varieties of these into our farm. We are proud to be offering this year the following varieties for sale as plants, and later as blooms.

CUPANI ORIGINAL SWEET PEA

The very first sweet pea, this beautiful flower was found growing wild in Sicily by Franciscus Cupaniin 1699.

He sent the seed to a rare seed collector in England called Dr. Robert Uvedale. It is from this first plant that all other sweet peas evolved two intensely colored flowers per stem, in shades of maroon, violet and scarlet and an enchanting fragrance, make this a wonderful addition to any garden. The bushy plants rarely grow more than three or four feet tall.

CUTHBERTSON FLORIBUNDA SWEET PEA

Deep shades of purple, red, salmon, lavender and pink comprise this mix. The large blossoms on long stems make this a great cut flower. Very fragrant, will bloom all summer if blossoms are cut every 2 to 3 days.At the onset of fall, allow blossoms to seed if you wish for next year.

BLUE DANUBE SEET PEA

Richly perfumed with frilly light to medium blue flowers, the Blue Danube can grow up to 6 feet high. The Blue Danube is a member of the Spencer Family of sweet peas, developed by the gardener of the Earl of Spencer, when he noticed a frilly mutation among his flowers. Spencer sweet peas are still known for their frilly blossoms and longer stems.

BLACK KNIGHT SWEET PEA

First introduced by Henry Eckford in 1898. A very handsome dark maroon and violet heirloom sweet pea with 3, sometimes 4 well shaped flowers per stem. Sweet scented, with straight stems, growing between 5 to 7 feet. One of the best of the grandiflora varieties. Grandiflora sweet peas began to appear in the 1900's and were bred to have larger flowers then their predecessors.

LORD NELSON SWEET PEA

Our first sweet pea of heirloom origin, the Lord Nelson lavished us with deep blue blossoms and a strong sweet scent. Introduced in 1907 in the UK, it was also known as Brilliant Blue in the US.

MISS WILMOT SWEET PEA

Introduced in 1900 by Eckford, this is one of the more showed sweet peas in history. With its salmon pink color and small blooms, it is a delightful addition to borders or trained on a fence.

CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES SWEET PEA

A medium blue and lavender flower from 1889, the Captain has a sweet scent that even the saltiest land lubber finds hard to resist. Introduced by Henry Eckford in England.

LADY GRISEL HAMILTON SWEET PEA

A pale lavender flower with a hooded standard, with 3 to 4 flowers per stem. This lady was introduced to society in 1895, and despite having small seed it germinates well. She remains a favorite of the Grandiflora sweet peas aficionados

OTHER OFFERINGS FROM THE THREE SISTERS GARDEN

As well as sweet peas check us out for other heirloom flowers through the season, such as the Amish Cockscomb( red and white varieties), Pumpkin on a Stick,Maltese Cross, Nasturtiums(Empress of India and Black varieties), Mammoth sunflower and Marigolds!