Seed no. 828E
Lupinus polyphyllus, 'Chandelier'
£2.55
In stock · approx. 80 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Prior to sowing soak seeds in hot water for 1-3 days until swelling is noticeable. Sow 5mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 18-20°C. Germination takes 18-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on until 30cm tall. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 50cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers well-drained fertile sandy soil in full or partial sun. Water generously in dry weather.
Cultivation
Deadhead to prolong flowering window.
| Genus | Lupinus |
|---|---|
| Species | polyphyllus |
| Family | Leguminosae/Fabaceae |
| Seed number | 828E |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.5m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 80 |
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