Lupins
by Diane - January 30th, 2013.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Advice on growing lupins from seeds.
If you soak the seed overnight before sowing you should get a better success rate.
They will germinate at 18-20C (64-68F). Use good free draining compost and add a layer of compost of vermiculite, 3mm (1/8in) deep.
Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination, which usually takes 18-21 days.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and place in cooler conditions. After all risk of frost, plant out 30cm (12in) apart.
Lupin ‘Tutti Frutti™’ – 1 packet (40 seeds) £2.99
The highest quality Lupin ever grown from seed! T&M flower breeders have done it again! Many years of breeding and selection have now given us this stunning new Lupin Tutti Frutti™. ‘ Never before has there been a Lupin with as high a quality flower spike from seed. ‘ Normally, to get this quality, you would have to buy expensive cutting raised plants. ‘ Not only has Tutti Frutti™ been bred for its many large, top quality flower spikes on each plant, but it is also first year flowering from seed. ‘ Tutti Frutti™ has also been specially selected for its mouthwatering range of attractive bicoloured flowers, in many different colour tones, many never seen before. ‘ This spectacular mixture is sure to add height, character and interest to the borders in your garden. ‘ T&M is offering a unique opportunity to grow this high quality Lupin selection at a fraction of the cost of cutting raised plants. ‘
Lupin ‘Tutti Frutti™’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 1 packet (40 seeds) £2.99
A cottage garden classic - perfect for adding height to borders. ‘ A variety specially selected for its multiple stems with large, strong flower spikes packed with a mouth-watering colour range of bicoloured blooms. ‘ Height: 100cm (40in). ‘ Spread: 50cm (20in). ‘
Lupin ‘Morello Cherry’ – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.79
The high quality, large stems of rich cherry and deep cherry keels, contrast wonderfully together. ‘ A selection made by T&M, believed to be the fastest first year flowering perennial Lupin we know. ‘ Will brighten any border. ‘ Height: 90-112cm (36-45in). ‘ CAUTION: Seeds Are Very Poisonous. ‘
Lupin ‘Band of Nobles Mixed’ – 1 packet (35 seeds) £2.49
With an exciting and colourful range of robust, densely packed flower spikes produced in early summer, this traditional lupin will enhance any garden scene and looks particularly at home in the cottage garden. ‘ Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft). ‘
Lupin ‘Dwarf Fairy Pink’ – Kew Collection Seeds – 1 packet (40 seeds) £2.09
A unique, fragrant, dwarf annual Lupin in beautiful shades of soft pink. ‘ Free flowering, bushy plants, with a delightful sweet pea fragrance in the evenings. ‘ Can be enjoyed in a sunny border or large container on the patio. ‘Height: 60-75cm (24-30in). ‘
Lupin ‘Dwarf Fairy Pink’ – 1 packet (40 seeds) £1.49
A unique, fragrant, dwarf annual Lupin in beautiful shades of soft pink. ‘ Free flowering, bushy plants, with a delightful sweet pea fragrance in the evenings. ‘ Can be enjoyed in a sunny border or large container on the patio. ‘ Height: 60-75cm (24-30in). ‘
Lupin ‘Sunrise’ – 1 packet (30 seeds) £1.49
As desirable and as lovely as any lupin could be. ‘ A tall, branching plant with white, gold, bronze and azure blue flowers rising in ascending tiers above blue-green foliage. ‘ It is excellent for cutting, fragrant and spectacular when grown in groups of five or more plants. ‘ It MUST be direct sown where it is to flower and germinates freely. ‘ Height 90-105cm (3-3½ft). ‘
Lupin ‘Silver Fleece’ – 1 packet (10 seeds) £1.49
A selection made from Lupinus chamissonis. ‘ Its lovely silver grey foliage will creep and cascade through other plants in borders. ‘ Unlike the original, this selection is vigorous and hardy with gorgeous blue and white stumpy flower spikes. ‘If sown early, it will flower in its first year. ‘