Lupin Seeds — Lupinus polyphyllus The Chatelaine Pink

Soft Pink Elegance for the Cottage Garden

The Chatelaine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a truly beautiful lupin variety, bearing tall, graceful spires of soft rose-pink and white bicolour flowers that bring a romantic, refined charm to any border. A Chelsea Flower Show favourite and a classic of the English cottage garden tradition, The Chatelaine is equally at home in a NZ garden — and of course, who cannot be inspired by the huge natural displays on the Mainland!

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌸 Exquisite soft pink blooms — delicate rose-pink and white bicolour flower spires
• 📏 Impressive height — flower spires reach 90–120cm, creating bold vertical impact
• 🐝 Excellent pollinator plant — a favourite of bumblebees and other native bees
• 💐 Beautiful cut flower — long elegant stems perfect for fresh arrangements
• 🌿 Easy to grow — reliable and rewarding from seed with minimal fuss
• 🏡 Cottage garden classic — a timeless perennial that returns year after year

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow lupin seeds in autumn or early spring for flowers in the first or second season. Lupins prefer a cool start — sow direct into well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny position, or start in trays and transplant when small. Scarify or soak seeds overnight before sowing to improve germination. They dislike being moved once established, so choose your spot carefully. Deadhead spent spikes to encourage a second flush of flowers. Lupins are a perennial in cooler NZ regions and will return reliably each spring.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 5 seeds of Lupin The Chatelaine (Lupinus polyphyllus), with growing instructions included.