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Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus The Governor) - This unique Governor Blue Lupine features a very appealing color combination. It is bi-color with intense blue and pure white. It establishes easily from Lupine seeds, and it will create a lovely drama for the perennial garden from late spring to early summer. The marine blue and white flowers cover tall spikes which tower above a sea of deep green foliage.
Plant the Governor Lupine in full sun and provide a rich well-drained soil. Lupine plants like their roots to remain cool, so it is a good idea to apply a 3 - 4 inch layer of mulch around the plants to help protect their roots from summer heat especially in hotter climates. Lupine plant care simply is deadheading the spent flower spikes. Lupine flowers will self-sow if the spent flowers are not removed.
Before sowing Lupine seeds, soak seed in warm water for 24 hours. The soaking will aid in germination. You can sow the Lupine flower seed indoors, 6 - 8 weeks before last frost is expected. Use starter trays and peaty soil, sowing the bicolor Lupine seeds on top and lightly covering. Keep seed moist until germination. The Governor Lupine seeds can also be sown outdoors after danger of frost. In prepared soil, sow 3 - 4 seeds together, spacing them 18 - 24 inches apart. Cover lightly and keep seed moist. Thin to strongest plant when they reach 2 inches. For the first season, water Lupines well after planting and maintain 1 inch of water, once per week. Following this water routine the first year will ensure deep root establishment. The following years, as the Lupine matures, they will acclimate and use what water is provided by the environment and should only need irrigation during periods of prolonged heat and drought.