Name: Lupine (Pixie Delight)
SKU: 736210012884
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Lupine (Pixie Delight)

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Botanical Interests Pixie Delight Lupine

This 1937 selection from England contains an array of colors on tall spikes that are quite dramatic when planted in mass, and in groups in a mixed border. A short-lived perennial in USDA zones 4–7, Russell lupines were developed to be grown as annuals in warmer climates, so everyone can enjoy its statuesque beauty.

Sowing Information:

Exposure: Full sun
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: ⅛ inch
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18–24 inches
Thinning: When 1 inch tall, thin to 1 every 18–24 inches

Growing Notes:

Hardiness: Short-lived perennial in USDA zones 4–7
Variety Information: Multiple ½ inch flowers on spikes. May include white, yellow, pink, orange, red, salmon, lavender, blue, purple, and bicolors.
Bloom Period: Late spring to summer
Attributes: Attracts pollinators, deer-resistant