Lupine ‘Javelin White’
Lupinus cruickshankii
Description
Tall, elegant spires are adorned with snow-white florets with cheerful yellow throats. These regal flowers smell just like SweeTarts candy. To keep this great bouquet addition churning out flowers, pinch early and pick hard.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Succession-plant every 2 to 3 weeks for continual harvest.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when the bottom florets are just opening. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
Details
Description
Tall, elegant spires are adorned with snow-white florets with cheerful yellow throats. These regal flowers smell just like SweeTarts candy. To keep this great bouquet addition churning out flowers, pinch early and pick hard.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Succession-plant every 2 to 3 weeks for continual harvest.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when the bottom florets are just opening. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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