Lupinus The Governor - Perennial Russell Lupin Seeds
Lupinus The Governor - Perennial Russell Lupin Seeds
Lupinus polyphyllus Russell Hybrids The Governor
Garden Lupin, Large-leaved Lupin, Big-leaved Lupin, Russell Lupin
I wasn't able to sow and take care of the seed sowings at the right time because of the lockdown, but I will do the sowings at the right time next year.
Yvette P., 01/08/2020
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Description
'The Governor' is a stunning Russell lupin that is tried and tested, flowering profusely over a long period of time. The perennial plants form tall, intensely fragrant spikes of deep blue and white flowers. Perfect for cottage gardens and cutting! Easy to grow in deep, cool, light soil in a sunny position.
The lupin is a genus that encompasses 200 to 1000 species, native to the American continent. They are either annual or perennial, herbaceous or woody-based. Lupins are often grown as a food source throughout the world. This does not apply to ornamental varieties however, as most contain high levels of alkaloids in their seeds and are highly toxic. During the 1930s, George Russell was the first to cross-pollinate Lupinus polyphyllus and Lupinus hartwegii, creating a popular series of a varieties known as Russell hybrids. 'The Governor' forms 90 cm tall plants. In late spring and early summer (May to July), erect, fragrant flower spikes emerge, displaying two-toned blooms of deep blue and white. They contrast beautifully with the green palmate foliage.
Lupins are a cottage garden favourite, bringing a wonderful verticality and structure to the flower garden. Despite their large size, the sturdy stems don't require staking and are perfect at the back of summer bedding schemes in front of roses, peonies and Oriental poppies. Lupins enjoy cool, deep, acidic soils that are relatively poor and light, in full sun or half-shade. When left to self-seed, they can become a little invasive. Prevent this by pruning back the stems after flowering.
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Lupinus
polyphyllus
Russell Hybrids The Governor
Fabaceae
Garden Lupin, Large-leaved Lupin, Big-leaved Lupin, Russell Lupin
Cultivar or hybrid
ingestion
Cette plante est toxique si elle est ingérée volontairement ou involontairement.
Ne la plantez pas là où de jeunes enfants peuvent évoluer, et lavez-vous les mains après l'avoir manipulée.
Pensez à conserver l'étiquette de la plante, à la photographier ou à noter son nom, afin de faciliter le travail des professionnels de santé.
Davantage d'informations sur https://plantes-risque.info
Planting and care
Direct sow from May to July, as lupins are very tolerant to transplanting. Bury the seeds 6 mm deep in well-loosened soil, about 50 cm apart. The ideal temperature for germination is between 16 and 20°C. Germination usually takes 18 to 25 days. It is not necessary to thin out the seedlings. Lupins grow well in ordinary soil, however best results will be achieved in deep, well-drained to sandy, acidic soil and full sun. Perennial lupins live for 4 to 5 years.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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