Lupinus The Page - seeds

The Russell Lupin 'The Page' is covered in early summer with tall, upright spikes of deep crimson flowers. This hardy and easy-to-grow perennial plant forms a large clump that adds a fiery touch to your borders, beds, and containers. Its flowers are stunning in bouquets. Its luxuriant foliage, tinged with silver, adds to its uniqueness. Plant it in a sunny, well-drained, non-alkaline soil. Sowing is easy, in place in spring.

The 'The Page' variety is part of the Russell Lupin range, which are hybrids obtained by cross-breeding Lupinus polyphyllus, a perennial plant native to North America, and Lupinus hartwegii, an annual Mexican species. Some varieties were selected in the 1930s by a gardener named George Russell, a passionate Lupin enthusiast who gave his name to the range. From the Fabaceae family, these herbaceous perennial plants are appreciated for their robustness, floribundity, and ease of cultivation. The Russell Lupin 'The Page' forms a bushy clump that can reach up to 90 cm in flower height and 60 to 75 cm in width. In June-July, large spikes of flowers appear, reaching up to 50 cm in length. These upright clusters are densely filled with 1 to 3 cm pea-like, deep crimson, slightly fragrant flowers.

The 'The Page' Lupin is an essential plant for English gardens or cottage gardens. It easily blends in and its red colour will brighten up any border or bed. Consider pairing it with Achillea Helios and Iris germanica Ola Kala with their lemon yellow flowers for a colourful display. Lighten up the composition with a grass like Panicum virgatum Cheyenne Sky.