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Lupine Seeds - Russells Wildflower Seed
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Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus Russell Mix) - For a reliable, colorful performance, start Lupine seeds and enjoy! For years, gardeners have been growing these perennials for a great source of vibrant late-spring to early summer color. The plants are vigorous with a spread of 12 - 16 inches wide, creating a bushy mat of bright green foliage beneath the bloom spikes.
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Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
19,200
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
36 - 48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant or 14 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 37 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus Russell Mix) - For a reliable, colorful performance, start Lupine seeds and enjoy! For years, gardeners have been growing these perennials for a great source of vibrant late-spring to early summer color. The Russell lupine plants are vigorous with a spread of 12 - 16 inches wide, creating a bushy mat of bright green foliage beneath the bloom spikes. The mix includes shades of reds, pinks, blues, yellows, and whites in both solids and bi-colors. The flowers will attract attention from butterflies, hummingbirds and your neighbors! The plants prefer cooler climates. Where weather is hotter, provide some afternoon shade. Russell Lupine care is simply deadheading the faded flower spikes. They will self-sow if not trimmed back. Many gardeners soak the seed for 24 hours prior to planting.
Common Questions
Do lupines bloom all summer?
Lupines can potentially bloom all summer. To encourage a second flush of bloom cut back the plant by half after the first blooms are spent.
How many years does it take for lupine to bloom?
Lupines planted from seed can take up to two years to bloom.
What are good companion plants for lupines?
Lupines can be planted with other late spring and early summer bloomers that like acidic soil like Shasta daisies, California poppies, allium, monkey flower and columbine.
Will deer eat my lupine?
No, deer do not like lupine.
Are plants toxic for my animals?
Yes, lupine is toxic for dogs. Cats, horses and humans. Wear gloves and wash hands when handling.
Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
22,680
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through summer
BLOOM COLOR
Violet blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 35 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
15 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 40 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Lupine (Lupinus Perennis) - Bring beauty and interest to a natural setting by sowing Lupine wild flower seeds. These flowers stand up in clusters of spikes with sweet pea-shaped blooms. While this flowering plant is highly prominent in North America, species of Lupine grow throughout the world on nearly every continent. Wild Lupine are deer, heat, and drought resistant and quickly take root and do best in drier soils with high acidity, sand content and drainage. Perennial Lupine has beautiful violet to blue blooms throughout Spring and Summer that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with their nectar. Lupine is perfect for sowing in xeriscape garden beds or at the front of a meadow.
Soil benefits
These well-known perennials are legumes and can pull nitrogen from the atmosphere and add it to the soil.
Lupine seed | perennial
How to grow
How To Grow Perennial Lupine From Seed: Lupinus Perennis does best when grown in moderately fertile, light and slightly acidic, well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. You may want to scratch the seed or soak them overnight in warm water before sowing.
Sow Lupine seeds directly outdoors in the late fall or early winter for blooms the following spring. You can sow in the spring, 4 – 6 weeks before your average last frost date, but your flowers will not bloom until late summer. You can add a layer of mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.
- Sowing Rate: 15 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 40 pounds per acre
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 35 days. Many gardeners soak the seed for 24 hours prior to planting.
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: 1/8 inch
Flower Care
There is no need to add fertilizer to Lupine flowers, they have the ability to absorb nitrogen from the air and can grow well in nitrogen poor soil. Deadheading spent Lupine flowers will help to bring a second wave of blooms in early fall. If you want to encourage self-sowing, avoid deadheading and pruning to allow the plants to form seedpods.
- Height: 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
Common Questions
Do lupines bloom all summer?
Lupines can potentially bloom all summer. To encourage a second flush of bloom cut back the plant by half after the first blooms are spent.
How many years does it take for lupine to bloom?
Lupines planted from seed can take up to two years to bloom.
What are good companion plants for lupines?
Lupines can be planted with other late spring and early summer bloomers that like acidic soil like Shasta daisies, California poppies, allium, monkey flower and columbine.
Will deer eat my lupine?
No, deer do not like lupine.
Are plants toxic for my animals?
Yes, lupine is toxic for dogs. Cats, horses and humans. Wear gloves and wash hands when handling.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
40 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus Chandelier) - Attract bees, butterflies and birds to your garden by sowing Lupine seeds. The Lupine Chandelier is a stately yellow that commands attention, and it loves to bloom! The flowers are sweet pea shaped and form on tall spikes that bloom in late spring and early summer. The leaves are medium green, large, and they are divided into many finger-like leaflets.The plants make a wonderful cottage garden addition, and they are even more eye-catching when planted in large masses. They requiring good drainage but are not fussy about soil. Many gardeners soak the seed for 24 hours prior to planting.