Lupin 'Russell hybrids mixed colors'

Lupinus

How to grow Lupin 'Russell hybrids mixed colors'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Remove faded flowers to extend growing season
Hardy Z4-9

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Russell hybrids mixed colors is thought of as hardy, so Russell hybrids mixed colors will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Russell hybrids mixed colors from seed

Direct sow

  • after frost
  • Sow in sun – part shade, Sow in Moist, well-drained soil
  • 21-30 days to germinate
  • Final spacing = 20"

or

Start Indoors
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date
Cover w/ 1/4" soil, keep evenly moist
When 3" tall → thin or transplant to final spacing of 18-24"
Transplant outdoors: sun → p. shade in moist/well drained soil

Look to ensure a distance 1.46 feet (45.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep.

Transplanting Russell hybrids mixed colors

When 3" tall → thin or transplant to final spacing of 18-24"
Transplant or direct sow outdoors:

  • after frost
  • in sun – part shade & in moist, well-drained soil
  • w/ final spacing ~ 20"
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Russell hybrids mixed colors is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Russell hybrids mixed colors

Other Names for Lupin 'Russell hybrids mixed colors'

Lupino mezcla hibrida russell

Footnotes

info from American Seed packet – Spr 2010