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Lupin 'Noble Maiden' Seeds
Lupinus x Russellii 'Noble Maiden'
Soft spires of white floral blooms. A stunning white flower to add to your garden beds that rise above ornamental green foliage.
Approx 30 seeds
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Low Maintenance
- Tolerates Most Light
- Hardy Perennial
Lupin 'Noble Maiden' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Lupin 'Noble Maiden' seeds produce striking white flowers that brighten gardens from late spring to summer. Sow seeds from February to June or September to October. They thrive in well-drained soil with full sun and require moderate watering. Ideal for adding height and elegance to borders.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Lupin 'Noble Maiden' Seeds
- Sow:Feb–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, support tall stems
- Water:Moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Cut flowers when buds are just opening for best display
- Best for:Beds, borders, pots
Lupin 'Noble Maiden' offers stunning white flower spikes rising above lush green foliage. These hardy perennials attract bees and butterflies, making them a beautiful and beneficial addition to your garden. Ideal for cut flowers and easy to grow in UK conditions.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Lupin 'Noble Maiden' – Elegant White Cut Flowers
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How to Grow
Start Lupin 'Noble Maiden' seeds indoors in trays or modules, as these hardy perennials prefer a bright, cool spot for early growth. They thrive best in well-drained soil with full sun, making terraces, containers, and garden beds ideal locations for planting out.
Sowing
Sow seeds in early spring or autumn, soaking them overnight beforehand to encourage rapid germination. Sow into well-drained compost, cover lightly, and keep moist to support seedling development during February to June or September to October.
Growing
Once seedlings have two true leaves, pot them on and plant outdoors after the last frost, spacing plants about 45cm apart to accommodate their 1m height and 0.6m spread. This spacing allows the tall flower spikes to develop fully, especially when grown in containers of at least 60cm pot size.
Plant care
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season from May to August, avoiding waterlogged conditions which lupins dislike. Lightly stake tall stems if exposed, and cut back the entire plant after flowering to encourage fresh foliage. In winter, mulch lightly around the basal crown to protect roots without causing rot, ensuring the plant regrows vigorously each spring.
About Lupin 'Noble Maiden'
Lupin ‘Noble Maiden’ is a classic cottage-garden perennial known for its tall, elegant spires of soft white blooms. Rising above lush green foliage, it adds instant structure and brightness to borders, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes. This variety is part of the well-loved Russell lupin series, treasured for reliable flowering, strong stems, and a timeless late-spring to early-summer display.
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Low Maintenance
- Tolerates Most Light
- Hardy Perennial
Eventual height & spread
0.6m
1m
History of Lupin 'Noble Maiden'
Lupins derive their name from the Latin word 'lupus' meaning wolf, due to an old myth that they depleted soil nutrients. In reality, Lupins improve soil quality by fixing nitrogen. 'Noble Maiden' is a classic white-flowered variety, perfect for adding elegance and supporting wildlife.
| Other Names | Lupin Russell Hybrids, Aka 'Fraülein', Large-leaved, Big-leaved and Garden Lupin. |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
Sow from February to June, and September to October. Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Watering: moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Yes, deadheading encourages prolonged blooming.
Soak seeds overnight and sow in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Sow seeds in early spring or autumn, soaking them overnight beforehand to encourage rapid germination. Sow into well-drained compost, cover lightly, and keep moist to support seedling development during February to June or September to October.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs February to June, and September to October, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 30 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits beds, borders and pots, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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