Create bold vertical color in your garden with Lupin Russell The Governor Seeds, a striking variety known for its deep navy blue flower spikes. These elegant blooms bring a classic cottage-garden charm and stand tall in garden beds, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

Lupin Russell varieties are known for their hardy nature, vibrant flowering, and long-lasting seasonal performance. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained soil. The Governor variety produces tall, dense flower spikes that attract bees and butterflies while adding height and texture to your garden.

Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners, these Non-GMO Lupin Seeds offer reliable germination and beautiful, show-stopping color.

Features

• Rich navy blue flower spikes for dramatic garden displays

• Tall, architectural growth perfect for borders and cottage gardens

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Ideal for creating colorful vertical accents in landscapes

Specifications

• Common Name: Lupin

• Scientific Name: Lupinus polyphyllus

• Seed Type: Flowering

• Variety: Russell Series – The Governor

• Color: Navy Blue

• Growth Habit: Perennial

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer

• Height: 24–36 inches

• Ideal Use: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Pollinator Gardens

• Water Requirement: Moderate

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Heirloom: May vary

• Non-GMO: Yes

• Growth Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall

Planting Guide

1. Soil Prep: Use well-drained, slightly acidic soil with good organic content.

2. Sowing: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours to speed germination.

3. Depth: Sow ¼ inch deep directly outdoors or start indoors 6 weeks before frost ends.

4. Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart.

5. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings establish.

6. Germination Time: 14–28 days depending on temperature.

7. Care: Mulch around plants to retain moisture; remove spent blooms to encourage more flowering.