planting lupin seeds RP Seeds : Lupinus Russell Noble Series (Lupin) 20 or 25 seeds

planting lupin seeds RP Seeds : Lupinus Russell Noble Series (Lupin) 20 or 25 seedsA cottage garden classic perennial with tall, stately spikes packed with flowers above fresh green, divided leaves. This beautiful plants put on a showy display throughout summer and the Russell Band of Nobles varieties are particularly spectacular in a range of bright colours. Very easy to grow from seed (protect from slugs & snails at all times!) and may flower the first year from seed if sown early. Hardy Perennial Flowers: Summer Height: 90 150cm

A cottage garden classic perennial with tall, stately spikes packed with flowers above fresh green, divided leaves.  This beautiful plants put on a showy display throughout summer and the Russell Band of Nobles varieties are particularly spectacular in a range of bright colours.  Very easy to grow from seed (protect from slugs & snails at all times!) and may flower the first year from seed if sown early.

Hardy Perennial
Flowers: Summer
Height: 90-150cm
Position: Sun or semi shade

Chandelier - yellow - 25 seeds

My Castle - dark pink to red - 25 seeds

The Governor - deep blue with white tips - 25 seeds

The Pages - rich crimson - 20 seeds

Noble Maiden - creamy white - 20 seeds

Band of Nobles Mixed - a blend of all the above plus a few others - 25 seeds

Caution: Seeds harmful if eaten

GROWING GUIDE

Sow at any time of the year except early to mid summer as too much heat may lead to spindly plants.

• Soak seeds for several hours until they start to swell.
  
• Sow 3mm deep in a moist, well-drained, seed compost in pots or trays. 
• Seal in a polythene bag or place in a propagator and maintain an optimum temperature of 18-21C.
• Germination should occur after 15-60 days.

• As the seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation by opening the bag or propagator vents.
• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 9cm pots.
• Grow on in cooler conditions (about 15C) with plenty of light, but shaded from direct sun and overwinter, if necessary, at about 5C. 
• When established, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions by placing plants outside during the day for 2 weeks before planting out in the garden.
  
  Caution: Harmful if eaten.  Note: If seeds are a red or blue-green colour, they are filmcoated to protect against disease.  Wash hands after handling.