Description

Botanical Interests' Lupine Russell Blend Seeds showcase a stunning array of colors, including white, yellow, pink, orange, red, lavender, and purple, all growing on tall spikes that reach 36″–48″. Originally developed in 1937 in England, these flowers add drama and height to any mixed border or mass planting. A short-lived perennial in USDA zones 4–7, they are often grown as annuals in warmer climates, allowing everyone to enjoy their beauty. This versatile variety attracts pollinators and resists deer, making it a wonderful choice for garden landscapes.

55 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus
Family: Fabaceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Short lived perennial in USDA zones 4–7. Grown as annual in mild climates.
Plant Dimensions: 36″–48″ tall
Variety Information: Multiple ½” flowers on spikes. May include white, yellow, pink, orange, red, salmon, lavender, blue, purple, and bicolors.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Late spring to summer
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. In mild climates, can be sown in late summer for bloom the following spring.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground.
Days to Emerge: 15–25 days
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seed every 18″–24″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″–24″

Growing Info:

Special Care: Scarify; soak seeds in water for 12 to 24 hours or nick with sandpaper before sowing.

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning when 1/3 of the flower buds have opened.