Lupine Seeds – Russell Hybrid Mix

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Product description

Bring vibrant color and texture to your garden with Lupine Seeds – Russell Hybrid Mix. Known for their tall, striking spikes and lush foliage, Russell Lupines offer an elegant display of rich blues, purples, pinks, yellows, and whites. These hardy perennials are perfect for borders, cottage gardens, or naturalized areas, creating a stunning focal point through late spring and early summer.

The Russell Hybrid variety is renowned for its uniform growth and strong flower stems, making it both garden- and pollinator-friendly. Easy to grow and low maintenance, these Lupines attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while adding a touch of natural elegance to any landscape.

Features:

  • Produces tall, colorful flower spikes in a mix of vibrant shades

  • Ideal for garden borders, flower beds, and wildflower areas

  • Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

  • Perennial in cooler regions; can be grown as an annual in warmer zones

  • Drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun

Specifications:

  • Common Name: Russell Lupine

  • Scientific Name: Lupinus polyphyllus (Russell Hybrid)

  • Plant Type: Perennial (Annual in warm climates)

  • Plant Height: 24–36 inches

  • Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer

  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

  • Watering: Moderate; do not overwater

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

  • Sowing Season:

    • Indoor Sowing: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

    • Outdoor Sowing: After last frost in spring (March–May) or in early fall (September–October)

  • Germination Time: 14–21 days at 60–70°F (15–21°C)

  • Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

  • Mature Spread: 12–24 inches

  • Lifespan: Long-lived perennial when grown in suitable conditions

Planting Tips:

  1. Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to speed up germination.

  2. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in well-prepared soil.

  3. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until germination.

  4. Transplant young seedlings outdoors once frost danger has passed.