how long does it take for it to mature and flower? I would like to plant maybe in spring for summer or fall
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Hi James. A few tips The seeds I put in fridge did not sprout this year? The ones I planted directly out side in June are about 8 inches high now. They should bloom spring 2014. I live in Colorado. I have been growing Lupines for years in WA. State they generally bloom in fall -2 years . Here in Colorado I have had them take 2-5 years . Young plants do not like the cold under 35 degrees. I have always planted in the spring in both states but depending on weather and area you never know when they will bloom. I hope this helps you. They are one of my favorite plants and worth the wait. Once they bloom you will have blooms every year. I have some that bloom 2-3 times a year again depends on weather and dead heading plants. :)
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I never received the seeds because customs wouldn't allow it to come to the country. Bad experience. Not recommended
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Plant now and cover shoots well, or start indoors in February and move outdoors when hard frost risk over. Plant prefers to flower late spring and die back in heat of summer. Smells heavenly.
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I asked my Mom who is the plant aficionado. She said to plant them in the Spring and they will flower around the end of June.
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I gave these seeds, along with others and tools needed to plant them, to my sister for Christmas. I will ask her and get back to you if that's ok.
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You plant in the Fall in order to have a spring bloom. After frost...you must keep all pest away and remember not to over water ....It's a wild flower family. Best of luck! Agronomist Bradley Foster
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My plant, bought back in the spring has grown amazing but has not yet blossomed. It's grown from six inches to three feet, leaves are beautiful.Yvonne
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yes wait till spring. it takes 1 or 2 years for them to become mature.They are tiny for a long time and may not make it over the winter
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I am in the same position as you. Mine are about 1.5 years old and no flowers yet though the plants are green and growing. As long as they are doing that, I am hopeful it will be soon. Perhaps by next Spring.
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when I got it,it was small but grew fast,last year I planted mine in the ground to soon.It was only 2 ft high,when frost hit I thought it was dead, but when this spring hit, it came back to life.so I would suggest to keep it in a pot till it grows at lest 4 ft tall or more that's all I can help with.sorry I'm hoping mine will shoot up this year if not I will buy another one.
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It's still early enough to plant. Make sure you use a good fertilized soil and mulch a few inches deep out to about six inches past the root ball diameter. Water every day until the cold comes. I live in MA and put in 1 gallon plants 4 years ago. They are taller than me and almost 3 feet across at the root ball. 5-6 at the widest point of branch swell. Great plants. I have some 4 inch also and they lag about 1-2 years behind the 1 gallon starters. I get them as Xmas gifts and keep inside until spring. Leave in the pot, use a drip tray and water well. These are amazing to watch grow and very beautiful. And they will get big. Figure 5-6 feet for the mature root ball and up to 10 feet tall. I planted tight for dense screening, but could have gone 5-7 feet apart instead of 3. It's all what you want it to do. Look at pics on the web for scale and plant for maturity, not youth. They grow so fast! Enjoy.
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It does flower. We've had ours for about a year and managed to get it to bloom 2 or 3 times now.
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When I got it it was less than a foot long. It is like a vine. I planted it at my Mom and Dad's house and it is at least 4 or 5 feet long and is growing off shoots. It should be on a trellis or fence since it will grow all over it. No blooms yet since I planted it later in the summer. Hopefully it will bloom next year.
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Ethan from Ethan's Garden said 1.5 years to flower and under 2 years to fruit. I just planted my seeds so you'll have to wait for my results.
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These plants bloom start blooming from late June through September. They grow to between 4'-5' ft tall. They are also drought tolerant which is nice.
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I live in the high desert (4000 ft.) and I planted in the early summer. Nurseries who sell these or any plants should let customers know when to plant certain plants. If I still lived in Sacramento, Ca. I would have planted this in the spring. Good luck...
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I usuallly seed in the fall, but did it in early April this year. The grass started to come up in about 14 days and looks great.
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I was not at all happy with the growth cycle of this bulb... The flowering stage is 12 hours on...it will produce nice fruit, but no size to them... So to answer your question, no and yes...it depends on your vegetables garden.
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I do not know the best time. I have scatter seeded it in spring fall and summer. It will grow and survive if it can get roots down before it gets too dry. Its pretty hardy.
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It seems it's at least 2 years, so patience is needed! Ours is outside in a pot right now and growing pretty nicely! Have to take it inside for winter, though.
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I plant July end and now flower coming.i plant outside.and is healthier .i plant fist time so I don't know
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Go online to see what growing zone your in and it will tell you when to plant. Hope this helps.