Lupin Mix

Description

Lupinus, commonly known as lupin or lupine, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. These members of the Legume family are beautiful additions to any perennial garden.

Due to their ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen, they can be planted in the poorest of soil and thrive.  Average soil is best for growing lupines. Utilize this trait and plant lupines in areas of the landscape that have not been composted or amended in other ways.

Easy to grow, lupine thrives in cool, moist locations. It prefers full sun to light shade and average soils, but will tolerate sandy, dry soil.  Plants develop long taproots, so generally do not withstand transplanting. They do not grow well in clay.Deadhead spent blooms for returning lupine flowers.

Transplant – Sow 4-8 weeks before planting out. Lupine seedlings and roots need space to grow and expand and once restricted will produce inferior plants and flowers. Harden off and transplant out. Direct seed – Cover seeds with 1/4″ soil or growing media as darkness aids germination.

Sow lupine seeds outside as soon as the soil is workable. There is no need to wait until after the danger of frost has passed, or in the fall so winter can work its magic on the seed coats. Sow in the fall in a cold frame.

approx 40 seeds

**All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Exercise extreme caution around children and pets. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.