Dwarf Lupine (Mixed) Blue/White/Pink/Violet
Annual. Pixie Delight fits into gardens where many other lupines just donât work. Plants are only 12″ to 18″ tall with a loose, 8″ spike of pea-like flowers in attractive shades of pink, blue, purple and white. Some flowers
may even be bicolored or marked, for added variety. Grow in groups for a splash of summer color. Ideal for use in containers, rock gardens and small garden beds.
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost. Lupines donât like to be transplanted, therefore, start in pulp pots that can be transplanted directly into ground without disturbing roots.
Before sowing Lupine seeds, soak the flower seed in warm water for 24 hours. The soaking will aid in germination. You can sow Lupine seeds indoors, 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use starter trays and peaty soil, sowing the Lupine flower seeds on top and lightly covering. Keep seed moist until germination. Transplant the Lupine seedlings when they have reach 4 inches in height and frost danger has passed. Lupine flower seed can also be sown outdoors after danger of frost. In prepared soil, sow 3 – 4 seeds together, spacing them 18 – 24 inches apart. Cover lightly and keep seed moist. Thin to strongest plant when they reach 2 inches. For the first season, water Lupines well after planting and maintain 1 inch of water, once per week. Following this water routine the first year will ensure deep root establishment. The following years, as the Lupine matures, they will acclimate and use what water is provided by the environment and should only need irrigation during periods of prolonged heat and drought.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 – 8
Height: 40 inches
Bloom Season: Spring through summer
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.6 – 7.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 7 – 14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly
Sowing Rate: 2 – 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 – 24 inches
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