{"product_id":"seed-needs-lupine-russells-blend-seeds-open-pollinated-multicolor-lupines-for-pollinator-gardens-1-pack","title":"Seed Needs Lupine Russells Blend Seeds - Open-Pollinated Multicolor Lupines for Pollinator Gardens (1 Pack)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeed Needs Lupine Russells Blend — Multicolor Lupines for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring bold color and vertical interest to borders and mass plantings with the Seed Needs Lupine Russells Blend. These heirloom, open-pollinated seeds produce tall, dramatic spikes and a spectrum of color that ranges from deep purples to sunny yellows, with pinks, blues, whites, and bi-colored blooms echoing a painter's palette. Planting these lupines is a sensory experience: the scent of fresh soil, the appearance of long, slender flower stalks, and the gentle sway of color as the breeze passes through the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gardeners who want to diversify pollinator habitat, this mix offers more than visual appeal. The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, bringing lively movement to a butterfly garden and helping to foster local biodiversity. In warmer climates the plants are often grown as annuals, while in cooler zones they can behave like short-lived perennials, providing seasonal color year after year with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColor, Height, and Garden Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant color variety, including purple, pink, blue, white, yellow, and bi-colored hues, for dramatic garden impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, elegant spikes reach 1 to 3 feet, ideal for borders, backdrops, or mass plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePollinators, Ecology, and Longevity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enriching garden biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften grown as an annual in warm regions; in cooler zones it may act as a short-lived perennial with proper care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality, Packaging, and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination is supported by seeds kept in temperature-controlled facilities and moisture-resistant packaging for freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackets feature artful illustrations and sowing details to guide your planting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing tips and expectations: sow in well-drained soil with full sun, keep soil evenly moist, and provide staking if needed for tall spikes. Direct sow in spring after frost; with correct sowing, you may see sprouts within days after germination begins. Seed Needs is committed to open-pollinated and heirloom seeds with minimal GMO content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What makes Seed Needs Lupine Russells Blend special?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Open-pollinated heirloom lupines with multicolor blooms that attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How should I sow and care for Lupine Russells Blend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Plant in full sun, well-drained soil; keep evenly moist; warm climates treat as annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Seed Needs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822628266170,"sku":"B002LUYV7A","price":30.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/seed-needs-lupine-russells-blend-packet-front.jpg?v=1777804699","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/seed-needs-lupine-russells-blend-seeds-open-pollinated-multicolor-lupines-for-pollinator-gardens-1-pack","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}