How to Grow Lupine Flower Plants
Annuals and Perennials, Lupinus
A member of the pea family, Lupines are a wonderful old-fashioned flower.
There are annual and perennial varieties. They bear very large, showy spikes
covered with unusual pea-like florets on long, sturdy stems. Colors include
white, red, pink, blue, yellow, lilac, violet, and apricot. Plants have
attractive, handprint-shaped blue-green leaves. They usually bloom in June-July.
Easy, quick growing Lupines rise to a stately 3 feet and prefer cool weather
climates.
Lupines are great in flower vases alone or in arrangements.
Strange as it may seem, some Lupines are poisonous, while others are
edible! Unless you know our Lupines, we recommend you do not serve them at
the dinner table.
Propagation:
Start Lupine from seed. Sow Lupine seeds directly into your flower garden
after all danger of frost. They can also be spread around fields as a wildflower.
Sow seed and cover lightly with 1/8" of garden soil. Space plants 12" - 14"
apart.
Perennial Lupines can be propagated by cuttings or division. Make cuttings
in late summer as the weather begins to cool. Division is best done in the
early fall.
How to Grow Lupine Plants :
Lupine plants like full sun to partial shade. They will grow quickly to a
height of 2 to 3 feet.
Lupine will do well in average soils and in cool weather. The soil should
be loose and lime free(they do not like lime). Keep the soil moist to feed
their quick growth.Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week.
Adding a general purpose fertilizer once a month before blooming will result
in bigger plants and blooms.
Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the blooming period.
Insect and Disease:
Insects and disease problems are not a major problem. If problems occur,
treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.
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