Description

Lupine Russell’s Mix is a bold and beautiful heirloom perennial known for its tall, striking flower spikes and vibrant range of colors. This classic mix produces dense spires in shades of blue, purple, pink, red, yellow, and white, creating a dramatic vertical display in garden beds and borders.

Highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, lupines bring both beauty and ecological value to the garden. Their strong, upright stems also make them a standout in the landscape and a favorite for naturalized or cottage-style plantings.

• Type: Heirloom perennial
• Direct sow: Early spring or fall
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Height: 24–36 inches
• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer (second year flowering typical)

Lupines prefer cool conditions and well-drained soil, and they thrive in slightly acidic soils. For best results, soak seeds prior to planting or lightly scarify to improve germination. Plants develop deep taproots and do not transplant well, so direct sowing is recommended. Once established, they are relatively low maintenance and can return year after year.

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