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Add Height and Colour with Russell Hybrid Lupins

Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell Hybrids Mixed' are classic cottage garden perennials celebrated for their towering spires of densely packed blooms. Each plant can reach up to 90cm tall, making them perfect for creating striking backdrops in perennial borders or as statement features in mixed beds.

• Botanical Highlights: These hybrids produce tall flower spikes in a kaleidoscope of colours—purples, pinks, yellows, reds, and whites—rising above attractive palmate foliage.
• Seasonal Interest: Flowering typically from late spring through early summer (May–July), they provide weeks of vivid colour when many other plants are just beginning to bloom.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK (USDA zones 4–8), Russell Hybrids withstand frost and reliably return each year.

Growing Guide

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites.
• Light: Plant in full sun for best flowering, but will tolerate partial shade.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells in the first growing season; established plants are drought tolerant.
• Planting Time: Bare root lupins are best planted between February and April while dormant.

Caring for Your Lupins

• Maintenance: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage a second flush of blooms. Cut foliage back in autumn after it dies down naturally.
• Pests: Watch for slugs and snails on young shoots. Aphids may occasionally appear on flower stems—remove by hand or with a gentle spray of water.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring as new growth appears. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which can reduce flowering.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Lupins pair beautifully with classic cottage garden favourites such as foxgloves, delphiniums, and hardy geraniums.
• Their vertical form adds structure behind lower-growing perennials or along fence lines and woodland edges.
• Create a wildflower look by mixing with ornamental grasses or plant en masse for bold colour impact.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these lupins?
  Bare root lupins should be planted from February to April while dormant for best results.
• How tall do Russell Hybrid lupins grow?
  Mature plants reach around 90cm (about 3ft) tall, forming impressive flower spikes each season.
• Do lupins need full sun?
  Lupins bloom best in full sun but will also tolerate light partial shade. Ensure soil is well-drained for healthy growth.