Lupin 'Russell Hybrids'
These tall, dynamic rockets of bloom in a vivid medley of pastel colours provide a spectacular Spring and Summer display in cooler areas.
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These tall, stately spires of sweetly scented blooms are ideal for cutting. With their colourful mix of rose, white, blue and yellow shades they make cheerful additions to cottage garden beds.
Features
- Hardy annual
- Easy to grow
- Flowers for picking
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow into damp soil and do not water again for a couple of days after sowing.
Care
Choose a Sunny, well drained, sheltered position. Add Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone and Lime before planting and fertilise with Yates Thrive Flower & Fruit Soluble Plant Food regularly when buds appear. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
For longer lasting cut flowers, stand stems in boiling water for 15-20 seconds: take care steam does not damage lower blooms. At the end of the season improve soil by digging in these nitrogen-rich plants.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
30-40cm |
| Sow depth |
12mm |
| Plant height |
1 metre |
| Germination |
10-14 days |
| Germination (days) |
12 days |
| Flowering |
20 weeks |
| Flowering (days) |
140 days |
| Botanical name |
Lupinus hartwegii |
Echium 'Cottage Charm'
Beautiful spikes of bloom in a pretty mix of blue, violet, pink or white shades. An irresistable magnet to attract bees to your garden.
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