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Tip: For dramatic results, mass lupines in the border or scatter them throughout the cottage garden. How to Plant:; Lupine can be grown from seeds, cuttings or divisions. If growing from seed, germination is greatly increased by a 7-day cold treatment.
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The best effect is gained by planting Lupines in masses in the border or on the banks of ponds or streams where the tall growing spikes cast a stately reflection in the water. Lupines naturalize well in woodlands and partially shaded corners.
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Lupinus perennis Perennial Lupine Sundial Lupine seeds & plants; (loo-PIE-nus or lup-een-uss per-EN-is); ... If no lupines have been present for many years on the site, wet the seeds and roll them in an inoculant for nitrogen-fixing bacteria before planting. They should germinate in about one week. The roots are strong...
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Soak seeds in hot water or scratch them lightly before planting to speed germination. Seeds have a hard coat and are often slow to sprout. ... How to Collect Lupine Seeds...
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Plant lupine seeds just an inch or two beneath the surface of the soil and tamp down lightly so that they are secure. Plant the seeds no closer than 6 inches apart. ... Help mature lupines spread by collecting the seed pods and planting them. The seeds are ready when they rattle inside the seed pods like a maraca.
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Since you know where your particular lupine seed originated, ... In your area, they should do well in full sun. Lupines all require well-drained soil. The hybrids thrive in soil that has been enriched with compost and is neutral to slightly acidic. Soak seeds for a couple of hours before planting.
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Starting Seeds Indoors (Continued). How to start your garden plants from seed. Special seed handling techniques including scarification, soaking, and stratification. Includes a list of seeds that require special treatment.... ... Many seeds require special handling, so there are a few tricks you should know to ensure that...
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Wild lupine in my backyard. ... Seeds require 10 days of cold treatment but watch them carefully because I had seeds sprouting before the 10 days were up. If you have fresh seed, seed taken from the seed pod just after it turns black and before they shrink you can plant them right away and they will come up in short order.
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Three years later (it takes lupine three years to mature and flower) the area was a solid wall of blue flowers and Karner blue butterflies were everywhere. In addition to planting lupine seeds, the Department has modified its mowing cycles along 500 miles of state highway rights-of-way where the endangered butterfly lives.
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