Lupine (Russell Blend)
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Botanical Interests Heirloom Russell Blend 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
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