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Lupine - Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine - Russell's Formula Mix

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Plant Type
Flowering Type
Flower Colour

Tall spires of vibrant colour, Lupine ‘Russell’s Formula’ brings a painter’s palette to the early summer garden. With rich tones of blue, rose, soft yellow, coral, white, and bi-colours, each flower spike rises above handsome, palmate foliage with an air of cottage grandeur. A classic perennial with bold form and romantic flair—ideal for both garden display and early-summer cutting.

Best for: Structural height, perennial borders, classic cottage and wildflower gardens.


CAUTION - All parts of this plant including the seed are poisonous so use caution when handling. 

Approx 30 seeds per packet


Growing Information

 Season Blooms in late spring to early summer – typically October to December
Type Focal Co-Star
Blooms Multiple Stem
Edible No - toxic if ingested
Spacing Space 30–40cm apart
Days to Germination 14-21 days
Days to Maturity 150-190 days
Sowing Tips

Sow in trays or direct in autumn or early spring.

Seeds benefit from a 12-hour soak or light scarification before sowing.

Can be slow to germinate – be patient and keep soil lightly moist.

Lupine seedlings and roots need space to grow and expand and once restricted will produce inferior plants and flowers. Thin to one plant per cell/container when first true leaves appear
Growing Tips

Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Doesn’t like to be moved once established – plant where it can stay.

Deadhead spent spikes to encourage further blooming.

May go dormant in summer heat but will return.

Apply mulch in summer to keep roots cool.

 

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