Russell Strain Mixture Lupine is a showstopping perennial that transforms gardens with sturdy spikes packed in a stunning range of bright colors, many featuring striking bi-color patterns. Growing 3 to 5 feet tall, these eye-catching flowers produce 1-inch blooms that open sequentially from top to bottom, creating a dynamic display throughout the flowering season. Hardy in zones 3 through 7, this cultivar reaches flowering maturity in 70 to 79 days, rewarding patient gardeners with summer-long color in full sun.
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These tall lupines command attention with their densely packed flower spikes in jewel-tone colors and bi-color combinations that are far more vibrant than many standard varieties. The sequential bloom opening from top to bottom means your spikes stay visually interesting for weeks rather than all opening at once. At 3 to 5 feet tall, they create a dramatic backdrop for cottage gardens, borders, and cutting arrangements, and the tightly packed flower structure holds its visual impact even when viewed from a distance.
Russell Strain Mixture Lupine is grown primarily as an ornamental garden flower, valued for its bold vertical presence in perennial borders, cottage gardens, and landscape backdrops. The tall spikes with their sequentially opening blooms also make excellent long-stemmed cut flowers for arrangements, bringing vibrant color and architectural interest indoors.
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Deadhead spent flower spikes by cutting them back once the blooms have faded to encourage reblooming and extend the flowering season. Cut back the entire plant to ground level in late fall or early spring to keep it tidy and promote vigorous new growth.
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