Lupinus chamissonis
CHAMISSO BUSH LUPIN.
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The Bush Lupin is a very rare Lupin, as very few viable seeds have been collected!
Lupinus chamissonis is a species of lupine known by the common name Chamisso bush lupine. It is endemic to California, where it is known from most of the length of the coastline. One of the only plants that absolutely thrives on drought!
This little gem looks exotic and tender, but is completely frost-hardy. Lupinus chamissonis is a spreading, bushy shrub growing 1.5-2 metres (4 ft 11 in - 6 ft 7 in) tall. The foliage is coated in attractive silvery hairs. Each flower is light purple to blue with a yellow spot on its banner.
Type: Perennial
Hardiness zones: 8-10
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 3 Rare seeds
Soak the seeds for 6-12 hours before planting. Place just under the surface of the soil and water in. Keep in a well-ventilated location for germination. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F). Seeds germinate in 14-60 days.
Sometimes lupin can be susceptible to "dampening off,? which is a term used for rotting of the young plants. There are extra measures that can be used to help prevent this. (1) Surface sow the seeds, and then covering them with a 1/4" thick layer of perlite. (2) Use a soluble fungicide.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.
Lupinus chamissonis
CHAMISSO BUSH LUPIN.
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The Bush Lupin is a very rare Lupin, as very few viable seeds have been collected!
Lupinus chamissonis is a species of lupine known by the common name Chamisso bush lupine. It is endemic to California, where it is known from most of the length of the coastline. One of the only plants that absolutely thrives on drought!
This little gem looks exotic and tender, but is completely frost-hardy. Lupinus chamissonis is a spreading, bushy shrub growing 1.5-2 metres (4 ft 11 in - 6 ft 7 in) tall. The foliage is coated in attractive silvery hairs. Each flower is light purple to blue with a yellow spot on its banner.
Type: Perennial
Hardiness zones: 8-10
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 3 Rare seeds
Soak the seeds for 6-12 hours before planting. Place just under the surface of the soil and water in. Keep in a well-ventilated location for germination. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F). Seeds germinate in 14-60 days.
Sometimes lupin can be susceptible to "dampening off,? which is a term used for rotting of the young plants. There are extra measures that can be used to help prevent this. (1) Surface sow the seeds, and then covering them with a 1/4" thick layer of perlite. (2) Use a soluble fungicide.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.