Lupine 'Russell’s Hybrids Blue'
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Lupin Hybrid 'Russell's Blue' – Elegance and Resilience
Russell's blue lupin seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus x hybrida), offered by the OSC seed company.
Prized for its beautiful blue flower spikes, this perennial lupine brightens gardens in June and July. Adapted to moist soils, it thrives in full sun or light shade. Its mature height reaches 24 to 36 inches, creating a majestic effect in beds. Note that soil pH can influence flower color, sometimes adding a purplish hue. Hardy to zone 5.
Spread: 30-40 cm.
Plant height: 60-90 cm.
Quantity per pack: Approx 40 seeds/pkt.
Companion plants: Yarrow, echinacea, phlox.
Enemy plants: Plants requiring poor, dry soils.
How to Grow:
Soak seeds 24 hours before sowing for optimum germination. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or directly in the fall for germination the following spring. Maintain a temperature of 16°C for germination, usually reached in 20 days. Grow seedlings under temperature-stable lights, then harden off before transplanting to a sunny location.
Russell's Blue Lupin is an essential choice for a lively and colorful garden. Its majestic flowers will delight lovers of robust and elegant perennials.
