{"product_id":"lupin-flower-seeds-lupinus-polyphyllus-mixed-colour-perennial-lupins","title":"Lupin Flower Seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus) – Mixed Colour Perennial Lupins","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarden lupins (Lupinus polyphyllus) produce tall, dramatic spikes of pea-like flowers in a mix of purples, pinks, reds, whites and blues, rising above attractive, finger-shaped leaves. Blooming from late spring into summer, they add height and colour to cottage gardens, flower beds, borders and pollinator plantings, and the spikes make striking cut flowers. Bees love them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are ornamental lupins. The seeds and all parts of the plant are poisonous if eaten and must not be confused with edible lupini beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed purple, pink, red, white and blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 ft (90–120 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 in (30–45 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ in (0.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in deep containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupin seeds have a hard coat, so gently nick each seed with a nail file or soak them in warm water overnight before sowing. Start indoors in deep pots 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn. Sow about ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil of moderate fertility and keep moist; seedlings usually appear in 10–20 days at around 60–70°F (15–21°C). Lupins have long taproots and dislike being moved, so transplant young seedlings carefully once they have a few true leaves, spacing them 12–18 inches apart. Plants usually flower fully from their second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; avoid rich or heavily fertilised soil and waterlogged ground. Water moderately and mulch to conserve moisture. Lupins prefer cool summers and can struggle in extreme heat. Stake tall spikes in windy sites, and cut faded flower spikes back to encourage a second, smaller flush of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564678766775,"sku":"PL-20DEC-98","price":16.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/LupinFlower4.png?v=1766725272","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/lupin-flower-seeds-lupinus-polyphyllus-mixed-colour-perennial-lupins","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}