Russell Lupine ‘The Pages’ Red – Seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus)

Russell Lupine ‘The Pages’ Red is a striking perennial admired for its tall, upright flower spikes filled with vibrant red blooms. Flowering in early to mid-summer, it creates a dramatic vertical display in borders, cottage gardens, and mixed beds. Hardy and long-lasting, this lupine attracts bees and butterflies, adding both color and wildlife interest to your garden.

Why Grow "The Pages Red"

• Tall spikes of vivid red flowers

• Hardy perennial with long-lasting blooms

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds vertical drama and structure to 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

• Creating vertical interest and height in borders

• Cottage and mixed garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Cutting for floral arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before 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 and full sun