Lupin Russell The Governor

Description

Lupin Russell The Governor

Lupin Russell The Governor. An ever popular garden perennial producing spectacular spikes of dense pea-like flowers in marine blue with white flag. Colourful spike flowers stand out above attractive cut-leaf foliage. Especially effective in borders and for massing. Adapts to most soil types. Blooms from Spring to Summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

Cultivation Advice 

• Days To Germination: up to 30 days.
• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch.
• Spacing, Seed: 2 inch
• Spacing, Plant: 12 to 24 inches.
• Plant Height: 36 inches.
• Light: Full Sun/Partial Sun
• Sow 3 seeds to a pot from early spring to late summer.
• Alternatively plant seed directly outdoors in early spring.
• When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 12 to 24 inches apart.
• Replant thinned plants.
• Plant in a sunny location with well drained soil
• Keep plants moderately moist.
• Cut the flower stalks after the first bloom to encourage formation of a second spike.