Botanical Alphabet Seed Pack - L - Lupin

THE PLANT
Plant in bunches for a breathtaking spectacle of colourful, upright, pollinators-friendly spikes.
THE TYPE
Chromatic Gothic Paneled typeface, the first experiment in multicoloured fonts by William H. Page.
 
Name 
Lupin
Variety 
Russel's mixed
Latin name 
Lupinus polyphyllus
Seed quantity 
1 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
60-120 cm height, 30-60 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 30 cm diameter
 
Sowing
Outdoor Early spring or autumn
Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 14-21 days
Temperature 15-20°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds 1 cm deep, cover with soil
Indoor Sow in pots; lightly cover with soil
Caring
Light Full sun
Watering Keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging 
Soil Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, slightly acidic
Feeding Fertilize sparingly; lupins improve soil nitrogen
Growing tip
Lupins grow well in poorer soils and don’t need much fertilization. Deadhead after flowering to encourage a second bloom.
Harvesting
Harvest flowers when fully open. Lupin seed pods can be collected in autumn for propagation.