Lupin 'My Castle'

A classic from the Russell Hybrids 'Band of Nobles' Series, My Castle offers striking, rich red flower spikes that add bold vertical interest to beds, borders, and bouquets. This hardy, long-lived perennial produces strong, straight stems with multiple blooms per plant and a light, sweet fragrance.

Blooms in the first year when started early, with increased vigour and quality in the second. Prefers cooler summer climates. Soak seeds overnight or lightly scarify to encourage germination.

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DETAILS:

QTY: 50

TYPE: Perennial - Zone dependent

SITE: Full Sun/Part Shade

DEPTH: 1/8"

GERMINATION: 14 - 21 days at 18 - 24°C

HEIGHT: 24" - 40” 

MATURITY: 150 - 190 Days

SPACING: 18 - 24”

PINCH: No

HOW TO GROW:

Transplant (Recommended): Start seeds indoors 4–8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Sow into deep pots or cell trays and cover lightly, as darkness aids germination. Keep soil temperatures around 15–21°C. Germination typically takes 14–21 days. Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors in early spring while still small. Lupines have delicate taproots and do not tolerate root disturbance—plant them as soon as they are ready, and avoid delaying transplant. Choose their final location carefully, as mature plants resent being moved. Plant in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Do not pinch lupines. They naturally form multiple stems without needing to be pinched, and pinching can damage their growth habit. Once established, they are hardy perennials that return reliably year after year.