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Lupin Russell My Castle Seeds for Garden Planting

Lupin Russell My Castle Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Scarify seeds lightly or soak overnight to improve germination

Sow outdoors in well-drained prepared soil after frost risk has passed

Lightly cover seeds and firm soil gently

Maintain consistent moisture until germination

Space plants approximately 30–45 cm apart for healthy growth

How to Grow


Grow in full sun to partial shade for best flowering

Water moderately and avoid waterlogged conditions

Ensure soil drains well to prevent root rot

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms

Allow plants to establish fully for strong perennial performance

Tips


Soaking or scarifying seeds improves germination success

Provide light support for tall flower spikes in windy areas

Cut back plants after flowering to maintain neat growth

Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained soils

Mulch lightly to retain moisture without trapping excess water

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Upright

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clumping

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring–Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Lupin Russell My Castle Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Hybrid

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial

Lupin Russell My Castle forms strong clumps of attractive foliage with tall spikes of rich brick-red flowers

A hardy perennial well suited to cooler climates

Adds striking vertical colour to perennial beds and borders

Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators

Ideal for cottage gardens and mixed flower borders

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

NA

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

90–120 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 4–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Light coverage

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000190342

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes My Castle lupins stand out in perennial borders?

Rich brick-red flower spikes provide bold vertical color and contrast among summer-flowering perennials.

Can it become a focal point in cottage gardens?

Yes. Tall flower spikes naturally draw attention in mixed perennial borders.

Which flowers pair well with My Castle lupins?

Delphiniums, foxgloves, peonies, salvias, and daisies create colorful layered displays.

Do flower spikes provide structure after blooming?

Yes. Upright stems continue adding height and texture before seasonal pruning.

Can it be planted behind lower perennials?

Yes. Taller growth creates an attractive background without overshadowing compact companion plants.

Do bees visit the colorful flower spikes?

The nectar-rich blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.