lupins advice

starry · « **on:** August 30, 2011, 13:47 »

I grew some from last years seed they are now about 4" high would they be ok to plant out now ready for next year??

hamstergbert · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2011, 13:54 »

Should survive - but don't expect them to be too much like the plants from which the seed was saved as most lupins are F1 hybrid Russel Lupins which are generally unlikely to breed true!

tosca100 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2011, 14:25 »

Good idea to get them into the ground while there is (supposed to be!) warmth in te ground, then they will be able to settle before going dormant for the winter.

starry · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2011, 14:54 »

OK thanks, not bothered what colour they are as theyare to go in a border that the council NEVER look after so I am doing it my self with cuttings and my own propagated plants

barbarella · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2011, 18:29 »

I have also divided lupins successfully in the spring.

tosca100 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2011, 19:24 »

Quote from: starry on August 30, 2011, 14:54

OK thanks, not bothered what colour they are as theyare to go in a border that the council NEVER look after so I am doing it my self with cuttings and my own propagated plants

What a great idea!

sunshineband · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2011, 21:33 »

Quote from: tosca100 on August 30, 2011, 19:24

Quote from: starry on August 30, 2011, 14:54
OK thanks, not bothered what colour they are as theyare to go in a border that the council NEVER look after so I am doing it my self with cuttings and my own propagated plants

What a great idea!

Certainly is

Goosegirl · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2011, 13:04 »

IMHO, I would re-pot if necessary, over-winter and re-pot again in spring. The slugs and snails are rather active now and they might not survive at that size.

starry · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2011, 14:41 »

Hi Goosegirl I did think that as they have already been munched while they have been in my grow house so maybe I will wait until the spring

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