Planting guides for Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Shrub & Vine seeds can be found at:
https://bloomoutlet.com/seed-guides/
Please read both the seed guide and the plant specific sowing instructions. If you are unsure of the best way to germinate the seeds, DO NOT SOW ALL THE SEEDS. Keep some in case the germination method you use doesn’t work.
Cold stratify ALL perennials, shrub & tree seeds for at least 30 days unless the plant specific instructions indicate a longer period.
If you are not ready to plant the seeds, keep it in the refrigerator (not freezer).
LUPINUS POLYPHYLLUS | RUSSELL GIANT’S MIX LUPINE
Plant Specific Instructions (Read “Seed Guide” as well): Soak seeds in a bowl of warm water for 24-48 hours then scarify the seeds by rubbing it between two sheets of sandpaper before planting. Plant ⅛ in. (3 mm) deep at a temperature of 55-65 F (12-18 C). Roots are delicate and dislikes being root bound so use 3-4 in (7-10 cm) degradable peat or paper pots to help with transplanting. Read the Seed Guide for Perennials.
USES: Beds, borders, meadow gardens, cut flowers, cottage and wildflower gardens
Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus “Russell Giant’s Mix”
Common Name: Lupine
Type: Perennial
Flower Color: Mixed flower spikes in blue, pink, red, white, purple
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Plant Height: 3 ft (91 cm)
Plant Spread:
Plant Spacing: 24-30 in (60-76 cm)
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Average, Moist
Soil Requirements: Well-drained. Average, Sandy
USDA Zones: 4-8
Other Info: Does not tolerate heat, humidity or drought.