RUSSELL LUPIN ‘THE GOVERNOR’ SEEDS (Lupinus polyphyllus)

Russell Lupin ‘The Governor’ is a spectacular perennial, admired for its tall, upright flower spikes packed with deep blue and crisp white blooms. Flowering in early to mid-summer, it creates a stunning vertical display in borders, cottage gardens, and mixed beds. A pollinator-friendly favorite, this hardy perennial is both striking and easy to grow.

Why Grow "The Governor"

• Tall flower spikes with striking blue and white blooms

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow and long-lasting

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Ideal for cottage gardens and mixed borders

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Lupinus polyphyllus)

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Flowering: Early to mid-summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Adding height and drama to garden borders

• Cottage and informal garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Cut flowers for arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: Late spring or autumn

• Germination: 14–30 days (scarify seeds for best results)

• Space seedlings: 30–45 cm apart

• Prefers moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade