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Cultivation:
Plant Russell Hybrid Lupines in a full sun that has mid day shade
to protect the plant from summers heat. This hybrid Lupine prefers
to be planted in fertile well drained soil. It adapts to
most soil types quite well.
Non hybrid Lupines will freely re-seed them self and usually
hold true to color. Hybrids
that go to seed will usually produce plants with mixed color
blooms. Russell Hybrid Lupines can tolerate short periods of drought
fairly well.
A native variety of
Lupine can be found growing in mountain meadows and lightly wooded
forests. Lupine flowers are great for cutting for use in floral
arrangements. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to
colorful Lupines.
Propagation:
Plant seed directly in the ground after danger of hard frost has
passed. For quicker growth purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden
Center spacing new trans plants 24" -
30" apart.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Damping off, or mildews.
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