Lupin Pixie Dwarf Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Fabaceae |
| Native region |
Americas and Mediterranean |
| Mature height |
60-120 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to light shade |
| Watering |
Moderate; keep soil moist but never waterlogged |
| Soil / mix |
Light, well-drained slightly acidic soil |
| Fertilizer |
Low-nitrogen feed; avoid rich fertiliser as it fixes its own |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>A superb ornamental for winter flower beds, borders, and cut-flower arrangements; the deep taproot and nitrogen-fixing roots also help condition garden soil.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Soak seeds 12-24 hours before sowing to speed germination, then sow 1-2 cm deep, spacing plants 25-30 cm apart. Seeds germinate in 14-21 days in cool soil. Sow directly where they are to grow, as lupins resent transplanting once the taproot forms. Expect flower spikes about 10-12 weeks after sowing through the Indian winter and spring.</p>