Lupinus Russell Band of Nobles Series (Lupin) seeds

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

Packet of 25 seeds

Chandelier - yellow

My Castle - dark pink to red 

The Governor - deep blue with white tips

The Pages - rich crimson

Noble Maiden - creamy white

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

Caution: Seeds harmful if eaten

GROWING GUIDE

Pre-Sowing Treatment: Soak seeds in hand hot water for several hours until they start to swell.

Sowing Instructions: Sow at any time of the year except early to mid summer. 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.

Growing Instructions: 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 and grow on until mature enough to be planted out in the garden in a sunny or semi shaded position.

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.