Russell Lupin ‘Chandelier’ Seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus)

Bring vertical elegance and vibrant color to your garden with Russell Lupin ‘Chandelier’ (Lupinus polyphyllus). This perennial produces tall, spire-like flower spikes in mixed shades of pink, purple, and white, adding a striking focal point to borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Hardy, long-flowering, and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators for a lively and colorful display.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Soak seeds overnight to improve germination and lightly scratch the seed coat.

• Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep and keep soil moist.

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart to allow healthy growth.

• Provide support for taller flower spikes if necessary and deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Tall, spire-like flower spikes in pink, purple, and white shades

• Hardy perennial, long-flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds vertical structure and vibrant focal points to garden beds

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Adding height and structure to perennial beds

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow 1–2 cm deep, soak seeds overnight for best results

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Soaking and nicking seeds before sowing improves germination and ensures stronger seedlings.