Botanical Interests Russell Blend Lupine Seeds

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 it's statuesque beauty.

Multiple 1/2" flowers on spikes. May include white, yellow, pink, orange, red, salmon, lavender, blue, purple and bicolors.

• Family: Fabaceae
• Native: North America
• Hardiness: Short lived perennial in USDA zones 4-7. Grown as annual in mild climates
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Bloom Period: Late Spring to Summer
• Plant Dimensions: 36"-48" Tall
• Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant

1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. In mild climates, can be sown in late summer for bloom the following spring.

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"

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

• Type: Conventional Heirloom