Lupinus hartwegii

Description

Lupine

Dwarf, hardy annual Lupin has a more compact habit that is perfectly suited to growing at the front of borders or in patio containers. Quick to bloom, you should have flowers within 12 weeks from sowing, produces masses of short bi-color flower spikes on low bushy plants throughout summer. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Seed scarification is advised for lupine seeds (Nicking or scaring seeds with hard seed coatings before planting helps the seeds absorb water. After scarification soak seeds in water overnight before planting.

Sow in pot 2-6 weeks before the last frost or directly in early May (garden). Cover seeds with perlite or soil. Keep moist, germinate at 18-25 °C. Further, growing at 15-18 °C. Transplant after 3-4 weeks. Plant out in the full sun, early May. Planting distance 30 cm x 30 cm.