Noble Maiden Lupine is a hardy, long-lived perennial that brings sculptural beauty to gardens in zones 4 through 8. This compact cultivar grows 24 to 40 inches tall and produces tall, densely packed flower spikes ideal for cutting, reaching full bloom after 150 to 190 days. Open-pollinated and frost-hardy, it thrives in partial shade with moderate water and slightly acidic to neutral soil, rewarding gardeners with season after season of reliable flowers without fussy care.
Partial Shade
Moderate
4-8
40in H x ?in W
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Low
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This frost-hardy perennial is engineered for easy propagation and strong seedling development; nurseries recommend deep cell trays to give the taproot plenty of room to expand before transplanting. Once established, it asks only for partial shade and moderate moisture, then returns year after year with increasingly robust flower spikes. The compact growth habit and extended bloom window (150 to 190 days) make it both practical for cutting gardens and manageable in smaller landscape spaces.
Noble Maiden Lupine is grown primarily as a cut flower, its tall, densely packed spikes bringing vertical interest and texture to floral arrangements. The flower spikes develop gradually over the season, with approximately 80% of blooms on each spike opening by the time it reaches peak harvest quality.
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Sow seeds 4 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost in deep cell trays (50-cell Deep or 32-cell trays work best) to accommodate the developing taproot. Keep soil at 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit for germination. Thin seedlings to one plant per cell once the first true leaves appear, giving roots space to develop; overcrowding in shallow trays will result in inferior plants. Seedlings can tolerate light frost, but harden them off gradually before transplanting outdoors.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost, spacing them 18 inches apart. Ensure soil is well-draining and in the pH range of 5.5 to 7.0. Plant in partial shade and water in gently after transplanting.
Cut flower spikes when approximately 80% of the blooms on the spike have opened; at this stage, the spike is at peak quality for arrangements and will continue opening indoors. Cut stems in the early morning for the longest vase life.
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