White Noblemaiden perennial lupine - Lupinus polyphyllus
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Snow-white candles from the Russell series. Noblemaiden (Noble Maiden) is a perennial lupine from the classic Russell series: dense, pure white flower spikes on sturdy stems up to 80 cm tall, above rosettes of palmate, decorative leaves. A fully frost-hardy perennial, it blooms from June and, when faded spikes are cut back, repeats flowering until autumn. Plants sown early bloom as soon as the first year.
Russell lupines are the result of several decades of selection by English breeder George Russell; Noblemaiden is the white variety in this group – the spikes are long (30–40 cm), densely covered with flowers, with a slight cream tint at the base. In full sun, the white almost glows, while the palmate leaves with drops of dew in their centres are ornamental in their own right.
Like all lupines, Noblemaiden has a taproot and lives in symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which allows it to grow well even in poor soils and enriches the soil itself. However, it does not tolerate transplanting – it is best sown directly in its permanent position. The variety is fully frost-hardy and, in good soil, lives for 4–6 years.
Sowing (March – June, outdoors): sow the large seeds directly in their permanent position, 3–4 cm deep, placing 2–3 seeds in spots 50–60 cm apart. Before sowing, it is worth soaking them for 12–24 hours in lukewarm water or lightly rubbing them with sandpaper – the hard seed coat delays germination. Seedlings emerge after 14–30 days. Sowing in March–April produces flowers in the same year.
Thinning: when the seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, leave one, strongest plant in each spot. Excess seedlings can be carefully transplanted only when they are very young and lifted with a large root ball.
Sowing in containers (alternative): if you prefer raising seedlings, sow individually into tall pots (min. 9 cm, preferably peat or paper pots) in March–April and plant outdoors in May without disturbing the root ball. Final spacing: 50 × 60 cm.
Care: water during dry periods, without nitrogen fertilisers (the lupine fixes nitrogen itself). Cut faded spikes just above the leaves – the plant will produce side flower heads and continue flowering until autumn. Tall spikes in a windy position are worth discreetly supporting. It does not need winter protection.
A staple plant for perennial borders in English and cottage-garden styles, for groups against a hedge or fence, and as a cut flower (cut when the lower half of the spike has opened). The white spikes provide an excellent contrast between colourful sections of a border and complement roses, delphiniums, irises and peonies. Lupine enriches the soil with nitrogen and is a valuable source of nectar for bumblebees. Note: the seeds and plants are poisonous and are not suitable for consumption.
The lupine’s greatest enemy is not frost, but wet, heavy soil and excessive lime. Contrary to popular belief, Russell lupines prefer slightly acidic to neutral, very well-drained soil. If you have heavy clay, plant them on a raised mound and mix the soil with gravel – they will reward you with years of flowering.
| Latin name | Lupinus polyphyllus |
|---|---|
| Variety | Noblemaiden (Noble Maiden, Russell group) |
| Flower colour | white |
| Height | up to 80 cm |
| Position | sunny |
| Plant type | perennial |
| Sowing period under cover | March – April (pots) |
| Direct sowing period | March – June |
| Planting period | May (seedlings from pots) |
| Flowering period | June – September |
| Spacing | 50 × 60 cm |
| Net weight | 2.00 g (~80 seeds) |
| Series | Traditional |
| Producer | W. Legutko |
| EAN code | 5903837232406 |
W. Legutko
Lupinus polyphyllus
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