Lupine 'Chateline'

A hardy, long-lived perennial from the famed Russell Hybrids 'Band of Nobles' Series, Chatelaine Lupine is a garden standout with elegant bi-colour blooms in pink and white. The sweetly scented flower spikes rise above lush foliage, adding height, texture, and romance to garden beds and floral arrangements alike. Each plant produces multiple straight, sturdy stems ideal for cutting.

Flowers reliably in the first year when started early, with improved performance in year two. Best suited to areas with cooler summers. Soak seeds overnight or lightly scarify to encourage germination.

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⚠️ Toxic if ingested. All parts, including seeds, are poisonous. Keep away from children and pets. Purchaser assumes all liability.

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.