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Lupine Seeds - Chandelier
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Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus Chandelier) - Attract bees, butterflies and birds to your garden by sowing Lupine seeds. The Lupine Chandelier is a stately yellow that commands attention, and it loves to bloom! The flowers are sweet pea shaped and form on tall spikes that bloom in late spring and early summer.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus Chandelier) - Attract bees, butterflies and birds to your garden by sowing Lupine seeds. The Lupine Chandelier is a stately yellow that commands attention, and it loves to bloom! The flowers are sweet pea shaped and form on tall spikes that bloom in late spring and early summer. The leaves are medium green, large, and they are divided into many finger-like leaflets.The plants make a wonderful cottage garden addition, and they are even more eye-catching when planted in large masses. They requiring good drainage but are not fussy about soil. Many gardeners soak the seed for 24 hours prior to planting.
Common Questions
Do lupines bloom all summer?
Lupines can potentially bloom all summer. To encourage a second flush of bloom cut back the plant by half after the first blooms are spent.
How many years does it take for lupine to bloom?
Lupines planted from seed can take up to two years to bloom.
What are good companion plants for lupines?
Lupines can be planted with other late spring and early summer bloomers that like acidic soil like Shasta daisies, California poppies, allium, monkey flower and columbine.
Will deer eat my lupine?
No, deer do not like lupine.
Are plants toxic for my animals?
Yes, lupine is toxic for dogs. Cats, horses and humans. Wear gloves and wash hands when handling.
