Pixie Delight, Lupine Seeds

Pixie Delight Lupine Seed

White, pink, violet, and blue mingle on dwarf spikes
Mexican annual handles lean soil and moderate dryness
Compact plants suit borders and meadow edges
Full or partial sun supports abundant flowering

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Lupinus hartwegii nanus

Days to maturity

93 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

25 Seeds

About Pixie Delight, Lupine Seed, Lupine Seed

The Pixie Delight Lupine is an annual lupine that is native to Mexico that produces lovely white, pink, violet and blue flower spikes. This variety tolerates poor soils and dry to moderate moisture. The Pixie Delight grows best in full to part sun.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/4"

Days to Germination

7–14 days

Germination Type

N - Nick Seed Coat

In-row plant spacing

12-14"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

36 inches

Growth Habits

Compact, Mounding

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

1,688

Color

Multicolor

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

Before planting Lupine, select a full-sun location with loose, well-drained soil and avoid heavy nitrogen applications. Incorporate compost only if the soil is poor, and use a soil test to correct pH, phosphorus, or potassium. Inoculate lupine seed with the appropriate legume inoculant where compatible legumes have not recently grown, and install supports before planting climbing types.

Planting

Direct sow scarified or soaked lupine seed in early spring or fall, or start in deep cells to protect the taproot. Space plants 12–18 inches apart.

Watering

Once established, lupine prefers deep, infrequent watering. Let the surface dry between irrigations, supply extra moisture during extended heat, and avoid keeping the crown continuously wet.

Fertilizer

Fertilize lupine according to soil-test results, usually without added nitrogen. Excess nitrogen reduces nodulation and favors excessive foliage, while phosphorus or potassium may be needed on deficient soils.

Harvesting

Lupine flowers are ready when stems are firm and blooms show mature color without fading. Cut during cool, dry conditions; for seed, leave selected heads until brown and dry.

Tips

Stake tall lupines where wind is strong and remove spent spikes to limit unwanted seedlings. Seeds and other plant parts may be toxic if ingested; keep them away from children, pets, and livestock.

Pests & Diseases

Anthracnose, brown spot, powdery mildew, and Pythium root rot are important lupine diseases. Anthracnose bends stems into a characteristic crook and may be seedborne. Purchase clean seed, remove affected plants, rotate legumes, and avoid overhead watering. Perennial crowns require excellent drainage through winter.

Lupine may attract sap-feeding aphids and leafhoppers, chewing beetles, weevils, and cutworms. Scout new growth and pods, use physical removal, and preserve lady beetles and other beneficial insects.