Blue lupine Seeds: Lupinus angustifolius

Blue lupine Seeds

Blue lupine seeds, Lupinus angustifolius when sown, will grow into tall, blue-flowered plants, reaching heights of 20-150 cm. They are a hardy annual legume, often cultivated as a winter crop in Mediterranean climates or a summer crop in temperate regions. Blue lupines are known for their deeply taprooted nature, with roots potentially reaching 2.5 meters. 

Product Description: Lupinus angustifolius

These blue lupine seeds are perfect for adding a splash of vibrant blue to your garden. They produce tall, striking flower spikes that are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The seeds are packaged in a compostable bag and are vegan, non-GMO, and free from harmful chemicals. 

Sowing Calendar:

• Mediterranean Environments: Sow in autumn, from mid-April to mid-May in dry, sandy soils, and somewhat later on loamy soils.
• Temperate Regions: Sow in spring.
• Indoors: Sow seeds in seed trays from March to May.
• Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly into the ground from August to September of the previous year.
• Spring Planting: In many regions, spring planting is recommended, with seeds sown in mid-March to mid-April into a warm, moist seedbed.
• Autumn Planting: In Mediterranean environments or dry, sandy soils, autumn sowing is common, typically from mid-April to mid-May.
• Avoid Late Sowing: In the northern grain belt of Australia, it’s not recommended to sow lupins after the first week of June

Key Features: Blue Lupine

• Striking blue flowers: The flowers are a vibrant blue and create a stunning display in the garden.
• Deeply taprooted: The plant has a deep taproot that can reach 2.5 meters, making it drought-tolerant.
• Hardy annual legume: It is a hardy plant that can be grown in various conditions.
• Attracts pollinators: Blue lupines attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
• Erosion control: They can be used to help control erosion on slopes.
• Compostable packaging: The seeds are packaged in a sustainable, compostable bag.

Growing Details: Lupinus angustifolius Seeds

• Sunlight: Blue lupines prefer full sun to part shade.
• Soil: They thrive in well-drained, loose, or sandy soil, and can tolerate acidic soil conditions.
• Watering: They have low water requirements.
• Planting: Sow seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep and ensure good soil contact.
• Spacing: Smaller varieties should be spaced about 1 foot apart, and larger varieties 2-3 feet apart.
• Fertilizing: Avoid fertilizing, but an acidifying agent may be needed to maintain slightly acidic soil.
• Support: Taller varieties may need staking.
• Deadheading: Cut off faded flowers to promote more blooms.
• Seed saving: Harvest seeds when pods turn yellow and seeds rattle inside.
• Mulching: Mulch around the plants in autumn or spring to retain moisture.