Lupin 'The Pages'
Lupin 'The Pages'
Lupinus polyphyllus
This Lupin is the star of my verge garden with its saturated deep pink colour. It thrives in our cooler summers here in Dunedin. Regular cutting will ensure continual blooms from spring right through to autumn. Plants may flower in the first year with one or two flowers but as with most perennials it will really bulk up in its second year and produce an abundance of strong stemmed blooms.
Type : Perennial
Position : Sun
Height : 100-120cm
Quantity per packet : 15
Growing
Soak seeds in warm water for 1-3 days before sowing, until you see the seeds swell.
Sowing method : Transplant is recommended, start indoors 4-8 weeks before last frost or in early autumn.
Depth : 5mm
Germination : 18-21 days
Days to maturity : 1500-190
Optimal germination temp: 18-20C