Botanical Interests Russell Blend Lupine Seeds
$2.99
Unit price per1 in stock - Inventory reflects the current availability and may change due to in-store purchases
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 its statuesque beauty.
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. In mild climates, can be sown in late summer for bloom the following spring.
When to Start Inside: 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: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seed every 18"–24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"
