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Lupinus spp/Angustifolia
FLOWER-LUPIN MIX – Two excellent strains of strong growing lupins which bear long spikes of large strongly colored flowers in mostly blues, purples and pink. These Lupins are a clump-forming perennial that produces stout, erect & hairy stems to 1 meter tall with showy, colorful pea-flowers in summer.
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, use peat or coir pots summer. Lupins work equally well direct sown in early spring. If starting indoors, stratify seeds by chipping or soaking in water for 24 hours prior to sowing. Sow shallowly & maintain a coolish soil temperature of 12-18°C. Keep moist but not wet.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height (cm)
60 - 90
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer
Temperature Range (°C)
10 - 25
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Perennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun, part shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Soil
Rich well drained soil with organic matter
pH
6 - 7.5
Soil Temperature (°C)
10 - 25
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before sowing to aid in germination
Sowing Depth (mm)
1 - 2
Plant Spacing (cm)
30 - 45
Row spacing (cm)
60 - 90
Watering
Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
14 - 28
Harvest Time (Days)
Flowers will appear in the second year, and can continue to bloom for several years
Good Companion Plants
Foxgloves, Delphiniums, Campanulas, Salvia, Lavender, Penstemon, Shasta daisies, Echinacea
Bad Companion Plants
Brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower), Tomatoes, Peppers
Pests
Diseases
Powdery mildew, Crown rot, Rust
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
