Named after the enfield school master generally credited with introducing the sweet pea into england in 1699 39robert uvedale39 is a stunning pink sweet pea with large frilly blooms reputedly sent some seeds by the italian naturalist francesco cupani uvedale was apparently the first to grow sweet peas in the uk and the resulting luxuriously scented flowers caused quite a stir in their day this is a traditional perfumed and climbing variety which boasts outstanding garden performance