How To Grow & Transplant Lupine Successfully 🌱

I share my tips on how I grow my Lupin plants, which I started from seed using the Winter Sowing method. I also show you how to transplant / move a Lupine seedling.
Update: I found it easier after filming this video to just carefully dump out the contents of the milk jug and then carefully separate each seedling while keeping as much soil on the roots as possible.
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[@gemmamcclafferty3139]

Thank you for your enthusiasm with the lupines. I do the same with my lupines. One of mine this season had 33 blooms and others more than a dozen! I first received my bag of seeds from another lupine lover during the pandemic and now I have close to 50 or more, some flowering in the first year. I soak mine, put some in pots, others right in the ground and many are strewn all over from the last season. Right now I must have hundreds of seeds soaked and put in potting soil in various sizes of pots that are sprouting. I have transferred plants in various heights and conditions, knowing the need to be careful with the tap root, liking cooler spots, yet sunny. Since I collect all the seeds from each flower, I have so much now that I am generous in giving them to every person I know who likes to garden. I wish I can show you pictures of mine. I have purple, red, pink, white, peach and bi-colors. I'm in zone 6, upstate NY.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Oh wow! Your lupine sound wonderful! Do you have to give the seeds a cold-stratification period or do they germinate the same year that you collect the seeds? Lupine are just so pretty! 😊💜

[@dianelanglois6816]

Truly enjoy your KZbin show. I live in Newmarket, NH and it’s nice to have information specific to our state. Love your choice of topics, too. I vegetable and flower garden in ground, raised beds, hugelkulture and straw bale. Little bit of everything! Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi Diane. Thanks so much for your comment! I love that we are practically neighbors and it sounds like we have a similar garden setup, too! A few more cool nights and then it's go time to start planting. Hooray! 😊🌻

[@LucyLemmon]

I just love your channel! I've learned so much since following you these last 4 months. Thank you.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Thank you so much! It's been a joy sharing what I'm doing in my garden. I also love hearing from all of my fellow garden friends! 😊♥

[@bunnytoes7200]

I was one of the lucky ones. Lupin volunteered in my yard. And spread. When it bloomed I was pleasantly surprised. They continue to turn up in the oddest places so I’ve transplanted with no issues. I do dig carefully and move soil and root together into a prepared location. It’s with disbelief that I’ve listened to neighbours declare what difficulty they’ve had with Lupin! I may just have a “Lupin thumb” lol.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing! I think you are right that you want to disturb the Lupine roots as least as possible when transplanting. I'm sure the same is true with bleeding hearts, poppies, Sea Holly, baptisia, and anything with long taproots. Happy gardening! 🪻💐

[@crickers11]

Hi! We are in Edgecomb Maine. We transplant some lupine from a neighbor's yard in mid April. We scooped them up and put them in our yard and they are thriving! They are in a spot that has pretty much full sun all day so I am surprised that they're doing so well. But we are in a cooler zone here and on the coast. In the past I have tried scattering seeds and that hasn't worked for me very well but I didn't nic them or soak them. I love this video! Thank you so much for all the great ideas!! Happy Lupining! 🪻

[@budgetgardeningvita]

I think we are both lucky to live in a cooler climate when it comes to getting Lupine to survive and thrive. It's such a beautiful plant! 🪻💞

[@crickers11]

Where are you located? East coast? 😀

[@wandaparker3681]

Where have you been?? Not only are you explaining the plants ability to thrive. But, where, when and why. Plus, showing an example of what you're talking about. I'm so glad I found your channel. And im sharing this video too. For those of us, who wants to have more than one plant....Thannnnkkkkk You!!!! Your subscribers will grow and soon. Much Respect 🙇‍♀️

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi Wanda! Thank you so much for your comment and support. I really appreciate it! ♥ I'm truly enjoy making these videos and showing what I'm doing in my garden and what I've learned over the years. It's nice to have this community of fellow gardeners, too! 😊🌻

[@DeborahSch]

Just transplanted my lupine yesterday. LOL. They are lounging in the shade right now and looking good. I winter sow mine in large solo cups. When it’s time to transplant, I Press another empty solo cop into their “up pot” , cut the cup with the seedling all the way through to the bottom, and then slide the clump into the perfect shaped hole I made with the empty cup. They don’t even know they’ve been moved.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi Deborah! I love your idea about winter sowing and potting up into large solo cups. I'll have to give that a try! Thank you for sharing. ♥💐

[@jenniferquinley4655]

I had 1 coming up don't know where it went. Watched this lady that lives in TN she has been very successful growing lupine gonna follow her suggestions and see if I can grow some too.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Lupine is such a beautiful plant! I'll have to see what great tips this lady in TN has. Thanks so much! 💜

[@jenniferquinley4655]

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[@Root_and_Fleurish_Farm]

Hey there! So I just started about 50 white lupine seeds this winter and had great success with putting the seeds in a damp paper towel, in a ziploc baggie in my fridge for 30 days. When I opened the bag after 30 days I had almost 100% germination. Then I used tweezers to place the sprouted seed in cell trays to grow on under my lights inside. They’re now in my little plastic hoop house outside until they’re big enough to put in the ground. I’m also in zone 5b in central upstate NY. Try out this method next year. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy they are to do it this way. I winter sow a lot in jugs as well but these did better with the baggie method. :)

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi there! Thanks so much for sharing! ♥ I'll have to give this method a try. I tried this similar method with lavender and delphinium (which also need cold stratification, are known to be hard to grow etc.) and it worked great, so I can't wait to try it with Lupine. Happy gardening, friend! 😊

[@cpproxy]

That Diva comment about Lupin is so on point and I live in Quebec 😂😂

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Too funny! Where, then, is it not a Diva?!? 😂💟

[@gardeneroncarriagehill]

I’m in 6a and also winter sow lupines. Never potted them up though. I plant them directly in ground in early May. About to get blooms from last years plants. Exciting!

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi there. Great point. I'd definitely prefer to just plant my winter sown seedlings (especially Lupine) directly out in the landscape. Unfortunately I don't know exactly where I want to plant them all, so that's why I'm potting them up. I'm hoping by potting them up in those big pots buys me some time until I find a good home for them. 😊♥

[@bjbrown6488]

I enjoy your videos and always learn something. I have Lupine seeds that I will definitely winter sow next winter. I live in hot, high dessert, western Colorado, so I think they'll grow on the east side of my house where they get very little afternoon sun. Thank you. 😊

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Thank you so much! ♥ I'm so glad that you'll give Lupine a try. I just think they are so pretty! 🌷

[@robjones8112]

Thanks for the info, it's gonna be a while before I get close to what you have, but I really appreciate your channel

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi Rob. Thanks so much for your comment. ♥😊

[@bobbie1320]

great video so glad i went exploring on lupines. I live in connecticut zone 6a. My lupin was outstanding this year more blooms then last. After deadheading the spent flowers she took a turn for the worst. I am just sick right now. I think she is not in a good spot & I really don't want to move her. Part of the issue might be i think she needed more water then i was giving her. We've had 5 days of high temps & humidity. The leaves were starting to get brown tips & curling up. As i was trying to figure out what to do with her i noticed she now has aphids. can't win lol Can't wait to check out more od ur video. Thanks for all the great info you have shared

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi there. I am so sorry to hear about your lupine plant. Has it gone to seed? I suggest scattering some of the seed in the area around the lupine plant as well as collecting some seed (and try winter sowing those). Aphids can really take over a plant. For next year, be on the lookout early for aphids and if you see them, just blast them with water. That should take care of them. Happy gardening, friend. By the way, my daughter goes to UConn. Great state! Go Huskies! 🪻😊

[@missmrice91]

Yes I want to master it too!! I love it 🌸

[@budgetgardeningvita]

I can't wait until my Lupine is blooming! ♥😊

[@ruthannecoro6198]

How timely! I just posted up 20 lupine that I’d winter sown. I know I need to move them into the ground or large containers.. they’re currently in 1 gallon nursery pots. And I just found a bunch of nasturtium seedlings where I had them last year 😊 Im in 5b near Portland Me 🙂.. first time I’ve had them reseed!

[@budgetgardeningvita]

That's great that you had so much luck with your wintersown Lupine as well as your "freebie" nasturtiums! 😊🌺

[@lesliewolfgeher5735]

Planted from seed in seedling container in central Missouri. Have some on north and south side of home. Plants on the North are growing much faster. Repotted in larger containers without disturbing roots.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

That's great that your seedlings are thriving. Very interesting that the ones on the north side of your home are growing faster than the ones on the south side. I think that's the key with transplanting Lupine - as little root disturbance as possible. Also, the young seedlings do seem to need a good amount of water the first year as the roots are just establishing themselves. Thank you for sharing. Happy gardening, friend! 🪻💗

[@nspeaks772]

I struggled with my lupine when i 1st purchased. I was watering (what i thought was a reasonable amount) and the plant would get drier and drier. Found that overwatering the roots of these particular plants was best. Not sure if its because of the direct sun or because the root system is still developing (just planted in April). But it has definitely helped.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi there. You are correct in that Lupine seedlings definitely need a lot of water initially while their roots are still developing. After that, established plants don't need as much water. I'm so glad that you have a good, healthy plant now. Thank you for sharing your experience and tips! 🥰🪻

[@theonh9365]

I planted seeds in a pot, it went well but died in winter. I should have planted on ground by fall. I liked growing them from seeds cause I can distinguish them from other weeds so easily. I ll try again this year.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

I agree with you. Plants are happier in the ground during the winter months. In the future, if you do have potted plants, I suggest heeling the pots into the ground so that the roots are protected during the winter. Definitely give it a try again! ☺️🌸

[@cejanuary9378]

I usually cut my winter jugs open so I can access the whole block of soil around the seedlings for transplant.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi there. This is a great idea! I usually recycle my milk jugs for a few years until they are really falling apart, buy I may have to cut a few of them open this year, especially for plants that don't like having their roots disturbed. Thank you for the great tip! ♥🌷

[@mikeharrington5593]

I struggle with pernicious couch/crab/quack/twitch grass in my fairly packed border. I don't want to use herbicides & I don't want to lift every plant (& bulb) in an attempt to remove all the grass rhizomes because they will return from the neighbor's grassed area. However my established lupins do well, perhaps because the deep tap roots get the nutrients & water the grass can't reach. Perhaps there is a benefit that the unwanted ground cover grass actually helps in warm dry spells by shading the base of the lupins? My lupins grow a amongst day/ditch lilies which also perhaps shade the plant bases from evaporation? Gardening success has so many variables (eg soil, location, weather) and one cap certainly doesn't fit all. Always learning .. ..

[@budgetgardeningvita]

The twitch grass that you speak of must be what I have in my garden bed in my backyard. It's mixed in with Spiderwort and it's just awful! That's great, though, that you Lupin do well in that area. You make a great point that possibly the Lupin are benefiting from the unwanted groundcover. Such a true statement about gardening success. I agree that we are always learning. I've been gardening for 30 years and I still have so much to learn. What a great feeling! It keeps our minds active and keeps us experimenting as well. Happy gardening, friend!

[@ruthannecoro6198]

Have you seen what The Impatient Gardner (KZbin) did on her septic? It looks fabulous! I have cabin in Bridgton Me that has septic .. I may try it!

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi there! I have not seen what she did on her septic, but you better believe I'll be looking for that video now! Thank you for sharing. 😊♥

[@jennsmith4832]

How are you keeping the rabbits out? This year seems like a big problem all over. I was so happy my hibiscus came back this year but now the rabbits have got in and didn't get to see it bloom.

[@budgetgardeningvita]

Hi Jenn! Fortunately we do not have rabbits here where I live. My Mom used to have rabbits where she lived (1.5 hours south of my home) and she used to sprinkle Cayenne pepper around her plants. It may be worth a try. 🤞😊