Lupin Avalune Mix Seeds — Lupinus hartwegii

The Sweet-Scented Dwarf Lupin That Blooms in Just 12 Weeks

Forget everything you know about tall, stately Russell lupins — Lupin Avalune Mix (Lupinus hartwegii) is something altogether more charming. This compact, hardy annual produces masses of short, sweet-pea-scented bicolour flower spikes on tidy, bushy plants that sit perfectly at the front of a border or spill cheerfully from a patio container. And with blooms appearing in as little as 12 weeks from sowing, it's one of the most rewarding quick-colour seeds you can grow. If you love sweet peas but don't have the space, these are the answer — the fragrance is just as gorgeous.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌸 Sweet-pea scented blooms — deliciously fragrant bicolour flower spikes that fill the air with a beautiful, gentle perfume
• ⚡ Flowers in just 12 weeks — one of the fastest lupins you can grow, perfect for filling gaps and quick colour hits
• 🌿 Compact and bushy habit — grows to just 40 cm tall and 35 cm wide, ideal for the front of borders and containers
• 🌈 Gorgeous bicolour mix — two complementary shades per bloom for masses of summer colour
• 🧴 Perfect for containers — neat enough for patio pots and window boxes, yet sturdy enough for bedding displays
• 🌱 Sow direct where you want them — no fuss, no transplanting, just scatter and grow
• 🐝 Pollinator friendly — bees love the scented spikes throughout summer

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow direct where you want them to grow from spring once the soil has warmed, or in autumn in mild NZ regions for an early start. Lightly nick or sand the seed coat and soak overnight before sowing to improve germination. These dwarf lupins don't need staking and thrive in a sunny, open position with free-draining soil. Avoid overfeeding — lupins are nitrogen fixers and prefer leaner soils. Deadhead regularly to keep the flowers coming all season long. Perfect for drift planting in bedding displays or tucking into gaps at the front of a sunny border.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 6 seeds of Lupin Avalune Mix (Lupinus hartwegii), with sowing and growing instructions included.

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