Lupin Russell The Chatelaine
Lupin Russell The Chatelaine. An ever popular garden perennial producing spectacular spikes of dense pea-like flowers in pink shades with white flag. Colourful spike flowers stand out above attractive cut-leaf foliage. Especially effective in borders and for massing. Adapts to most soil types. Blooms from Spring to Summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Cultivation Advice Lupin Russell The Chatelaine
Days To Germination: up to 30 days.
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch. Spacing,
Seed: 2 inch Spacing,
Plant: 12 to 24 inches.
Plant Height: 36 inches.
Light: Full Sun/Partial Sun
- Sow 3 seeds to a pot from early spring to late summer.
- Alternatively plant seed directly outdoors in early spring.
- When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 12 to 24 inches apart.
- Replant thinned plants.
- Plant in a sunny location with well drained soil.
- Keep plants moderately moist.
- Cut the flower stalks after the first bloom to encourage formation of a second spike.
