Franchi Lupine Alto Multicolor seeds 3g

Franchi Lupine ‘Alto Multicolor’ Seeds

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.

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.

Product 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
• Helps improve soil by fixing nitrogen
• Ideal for cut flower arrangements

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus
• Common Name: Lupine ‘Alto Multicolor’
• Plant Type: Hardy perennial
• Height: Approximately 80–100 cm
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Contents: Seed packet

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: February – April
• Direct Outdoors: April – June or September

How 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.

Planting Out

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.

Flowering

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.

Growing Tips

• Grow in full sun or light partial shade.
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Avoid disturbing established plants, as lupins develop long taproots.
• Stake taller flower spikes in exposed gardens if required.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering and prevent unwanted self-seeding.

Garden Uses

Lupine ‘Alto Multicolor’ is perfect for cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, wildlife gardens and cutting gardens. It combines beautifully with delphiniums, foxgloves, peonies, roses, alliums and ornamental grasses.

Why You’ll Love It

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.