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My Castle

Flower

Lupinus polyphyllus

Overview
Part of the Russell Hybrids 'Band of Nobles' series. My Castle has sweetly scented, rich red blooms that are a standout in bouquets and garden beds. Plants are especially productive for us and produce multiple blooms with stiff, straight stems. In our trials, these first-year flowering plants bloomed in early July in the first year and about a month earlier (early June) from well-established plants in the second season of growing. Bloom quality and productivity were better in the second season, although all plants did produce flowers in the first season. Performs best where summers are cool. Attracts and provides a food source for bees and hummingbirds. 1-2' blooms/spikes are densely covered with ½" pea-like flowers. Lupine is typically resistant to deer and rabbits. Perennial in Zones 4-8.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost. Stratify seeds with 3-4 weeks cold treatment before sowing.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.