Lupinus Hartwegii (Avalune Red-White)

Grow Award-Winning Bicolor Blooms with Lupinus Hartwegii (Avalune Red-White) Seeds

Introducing the award-winning Lupinus Hartwegii (Avalune Red-White), a stunning Lupin variety boasting striking bicolor flowers in shades of vibrant red and crisp white. Reaching a compact height of approximately 1½ft (40cm), these Lupins have a growth habit that makes them exceptionally well-suited for the front of garden borders and for adding vertical interest to containers. Imagine enjoying their delightful evening perfume right on your patio! Notably quick to bloom, you can expect to see flowers within just 12 weeks from sowing.

Striking Bicolor Red and White Flowers

The ‘Avalune Red-White’ Lupin is celebrated for its eye-catching bicolor blooms, featuring a beautiful contrast between rich red and pure white. These vibrant flower spikes add a touch of elegance and distinction to any garden setting.

Compact Habit Perfect for Borders and Containers

With their neat and compact growth habit, these Lupins are ideal for adding a vertical element to the front of your borders without overwhelming other plants. They also thrive in containers, making them a versatile choice for patios and smaller spaces, where their evening fragrance can be particularly enjoyed.

Quick to Bloom and Fragrant

Enjoy the beauty and fragrance of ‘Avalune Red-White’ relatively quickly, as flowers typically appear within 12 weeks from sowing. The bonus of a delightful evening perfume makes these Lupins a sensory treat for any garden or outdoor living area.

Germination Instructions with Essential Pre-Soaking

Sowing Indoors: Before sowing, it is crucial to soak the Lupin seeds in hot water for 1-3 days until a noticeable swelling occurs. This helps to break dormancy and improve germination rates. After soaking, surface sow the seeds onto moist, well-drained seed compost, covering them lightly with just a sprinkling of soil or vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator or seal it in a polythene bag to maintain humidity. Maintain an ideal temperature of 18-25°C for germination, which typically takes 18-21 days. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 8cm pots to grow on. Acclimatize them to outdoor conditions gradually and plant them out when the weather has cooled, with a spacing of 35cm (approximately 14 inches) between plants.

Growing and Cultivation Tips

Plant your Lupins in well-drained, fertile, sandy soil in a location that receives full or partial sun. Water generously during dry periods. To encourage a longer flowering period, deadhead spent flower spikes regularly.

• Flower Color: Bicolor red and white
• Plant Height: Approximately 40cm (1½ft)
• Habit: Compact
• Fragrance: Evening perfume
• Time to Bloom: Approximately 12 weeks from sowing
• Sowing (Indoors): Soak seeds in hot water for 1-3 days, surface sow lightly covered
• Germination Time: 18-21 days
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile sandy soil
• Light Preference: Full or partial sun
• Watering: Generously in dry weather
• Deadheading: To prolong flowering