Flowers
Lupinus 'The Chatelaine Pink'
Lupin
Eye-catching pink and white pea-like flowers on multiple flower spires. The flowers last several weeks, opening gradually from the bottom upwards. A cottage garden favourite, they add height and drama to a border. Will cut and keep for up to a week in water.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Height
- 90cm
- Spread
- 60cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Soak seeds for a couple of days before planting. Sow under cover 5-10mm deep. 20-30c required to germinate, start seeds in a propagator or sealed polythene bag on a windowsill. These can take 3 weeks to germinate. Transfer to individual pots as soon as large enough to handle. Acclimatise to the outdoors and transplant to garden 50cm apart after the frosts have passed.
Aftercare
Remove faded flower spikes, water and feed well to get a second flush of blooms.
Gallery
Ref. SEL009