{"product_id":"50-graines-de-lupin-nain-de-russel-fleurs-semences-paysannes","title":"50 Russell Dwarf Lupin Seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLupinus polyphyllus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial lupin, Russell lupin: these hybrids owe their name to George Russell, an English gardener who devoted more than twenty years of his retirement to patiently selecting the most beautiful colors before presenting them to the public in 1937. Their upright flower spikes make them one of the most beautiful vertical accents in a perennial garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular flower spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers approximately 2 cm wide, arranged in tight whorls to form upright spikes that make a strong statement in borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e compound palmate leaves that are highly decorative even when not in bloom and beautifully catch droplets of dew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous rooting, with a taproot that grows deep into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, deep, preferably sandy, moist but very well drained, and above all \u003cstrong\u003eneutral to acidic\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the critical point: lupins decline in calcareous soil, where their foliage turns yellow. There is no need to fertilize, as they fix nitrogen from the air themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, as the taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. Soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water before sowing: their seed coat is hard, and this significantly improves germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist, but never leave it waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut off spent flower spikes to encourage a second bloom in late summer, or leave a few to set seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other legumes (\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-de-trefle-blanc-plante-tres-mellifere-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-de-trefle-rouge-plante-medicinale-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ered clover\u003c\/a\u003e), it enriches the soil with nitrogen for the benefit of neighboring plants. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/engrais-verts-comment-quand-pourquoi\"\u003egreen manures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are especially sought after by bumblebees, which are the only insects powerful enough to force them open and access the pollen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts root nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen and nourish soil microbial life — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the hairy pods to turn brown and dry on the plant, then harvest them before they open on their own by twisting. Please note: as Russell lupins are hybrids, seedlings produce a range of colors, often different from the parent plant — that is the surprise of reseeding. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd vertical interest to your borders with these Russell dwarf lupin seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866967716173,"sku":"3760335361708","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/144-graines-lupin-nain-de-russel-fond-blanc.webp?v=1719916986","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-de-lupin-nain-de-russel-fleurs-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}