Lupin regalis Morello Cherry
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Late Spring to Mid-Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 48 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower
Description
The high quality, large stems of rich cherry and deep cherry keels, contrast wonderfully together. A selection made by T&M, believed to be the fastest first year flowering perennial Lupin we know. Will brighten any border.
CAUTION: Seeds Are Very Poisonous.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring. |
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| Sowing depth: | 3mm (1/8in) |
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Soak the seeds overnight in cold water before sowing. Sow in pots or boxes of good seed compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 18-21 days at 15-21C (60-70F).
They can also be sown outdoors in spring in a reserve border and transplanted carefully in the autumn.
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into ordinary 7.5cm (3in) pots. Later plant out 30cm (12in) apart into a rich well drained soil in sun or part shade.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
