Franchi Lupine Alto Multicolor seeds 3g

Franchi Lupine Alto Multicolor seeds 3g

Overview

Franchi Lupine Alto Multicolor seeds 3g is supplied for home growing. Create a spectacular display of colour with Franchi Lupine 'Alto Multicolor' (Lupinus polyphyllus). This stunning hardy perennial produces tall, elegant flower spikes in a vibrant mix of blue, purple, pink, red, white and yellow shades. Flowering from late spring into summer, lupins are a favourite for cottage gardens and mixed borders, adding height, structure and long-lasting colour. Their nectar-rich flowers are also highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.

Key Features

• Colourful mix of tall flowering spikes.
• Hardy perennial that returns year after year.
• Excellent for cottage gardens and borders.
• Naturally attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
• Ideal for cut flower arrangements.
• Indoors: February – April
• Direct Outdoors: April – June or September
• Planting Out.
• Produces spectacular flower spikes from May to July, with plants often flowering more heavily in their second year. Removing spent flowers may encourage a smaller second flush later in the season.
• Avoid disturbing established plants, as lupins develop long taproots.
• Stake taller flower spikes in exposed gardens if required.
• Lupine 'Alto Multicolor' is ideal for cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, wildlife gardens and cutting gardens. It combines beautifully with delphiniums, foxgloves, peonies, roses, alliums and ornamental grasses.
• Franchi Lupine 'Alto Multicolor' brings impressive height, vibrant colour and classic cottage garden charm to any outdoor space. Its striking flower spikes, pollinator-friendly blooms and easy-growing nature make it a favourite for gardeners looking to create colourful summer displays.

Sowing Instructions

• When to Sow.
• Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to help improve germination. Sow into moist seed compost or directly into prepared soil, covering seeds with approximately 1 cm of compost or fine soil. Keep evenly moist until germination.
• Plant young seedlings into a sunny or lightly shaded position after the risk of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 40–50 cm apart to allow room for their mature size.

Growing Conditions and Care

• As a member of the legume family, lupins also help improve soil by naturally fixing nitrogen, making them both beautiful and beneficial in the garden.
• Helps improve soil by fixing nitrogen.
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Grow in full sun or light partial shade.
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering and prevent unwanted self-seeding.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus
• Common Name: Lupine 'Alto Multicolor'
• Plant Type: Hardy perennial
• Height: Approximately 80–100 cm
• Contents: Seed packet

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