Mr Fothergills Lupin Russell MIxed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Lupin Russell Mixed Seeds

Lupin Russell Mixed Seeds produce majestic, early summer flower spikes in a rich blend of colours, offering impressive height and structure to perennial borders. Flowering just one year after sowing, this timeless variety creates stunning displays that return reliably year after year.

Key Features

• Tall, dramatic flower spikes ideal for borders and feature planting

• Flowers in the first year from an early sowing

• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators

• Hardy perennial that returns annually with minimal maintenance

• Thrives in sunny or partially shaded garden positions

Product Description

Lupin Russell Mixed is a classic garden favourite cherished for its bold, architectural blooms. Each plant produces tall, densely packed flower spires in a striking mix of vivid shades, adding elegance and vertical interest to beds and borders. The deeply lobed foliage forms an attractive mound that beautifully frames the upright flowers, enhancing their visual impact.

Hardy, dependable, and long-lived, these lupins thrive in well-drained soil and are suitable for both full sun and partial shade. Their nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies, helping to create a wildlife-friendly garden. Once established, Lupin Russell Mixed returns year after year, offering reliable, low-maintenance beauty for gardeners of all experience levels.

Whether planted in groups for a dramatic show or as standout accents in mixed borders, this variety guarantees a stunning early summer display worthy of any cottage or contemporary garden.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus

• Plant Class: Hardy Perennial

• Height: 120cm / 48in

• Habit: Tall, upright

• Situation: Partial shade or full sun

• Colour: Mixed

• Attracts: Bees

Sowing & Growing Tips

• Indoors (MarJun):

  • Sow 1.5cm deep in trays of compost.

  • Keep moist and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or warm windowsill.

  • Germination: 2128 days.

  • Transplant individually to 7.5cm pots when large enough to handle.

• Outdoors (AprJul):

  • Sow thinly in a prepared seed bed.

  • Thin seedlings to 5cm apart.

  • Transplant to final position in autumn, spacing 60cm apart.

• Flowering: MayJuly the following year.

Add Height and Elegance to Your Garden

Choose Lupin Russell Mixed Seeds for vibrant colour, stately form, and long-lasting garden impact. Ideal for pollinator-friendly borders and perfect for creating a classic perennial display.