Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell The Chatelaine' – elegant pink flower clusters for gardens and borders

Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell The Chatelaine' is a beautiful perennial from the famous Russell series, known for its tall, upright flower clusters in soft to bright pink. This cultivar combines vigorous growth, winter hardiness, and long-lasting blooms, making it a real eye-catcher in borders, prairie gardens, and cutting gardens.

The pink color of the flower clusters adds a soft, romantic touch to any border and creates a stunning contrast with white, yellow, or purple border plants. Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell The Chatelaine' also attracts beneficial insects such as bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, contributing to a biodiverse garden.

Characteristics of Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell The Chatelaine'

• Flower color: soft to bright pink

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Flowering period: May – June, with the possibility of re-flowering when deadheading is removed

• Leaf: palmate, fresh green

• Winter hardy: yes

In the first year, the plant forms a healthy rosette of leaves. In the second year, impressive flower clusters appear: long, vertical spikes filled with pink flowers that retain their color and shape for a long time. Its stately growth and abundant blooms make this Lupine ideal as an accent plant or as part of a colorful group planting in a border.

Location and care

Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell The Chatelaine' grows best in a sunny to lightly shaded spot in well-drained, humus-rich soil. It does not tolerate heavy or wet soil well. The plant is winter-hardy and can remain in the same location for several years.

Care tips:

• Sow directly in the open ground from March to June or start indoors for later planting out.

• Provide extra water during dry periods, especially in the first year.

• Remove faded flower clusters to encourage reblooming.

• Divide older plants to maintain flowering power.

In addition, Lupinus fixes nitrogen in the soil, which supports the growth of surrounding plants.

Application in garden and border

The pink Lupinus 'The Chatelaine' is ideal for medium to tall borders, cutting gardens, and prairie gardens. The upright, pink flower clusters create an elegant accent among other perennials. Ornamental grasses or green groundcovers create an airy backdrop, making the vertical clusters stand out even more.

Thanks to its sturdy stems, this lupine is also excellent as a cut flower. The flowers retain their color and shape for a long time in a vase, making them popular for bouquets, flower arrangements, and dried flowers.

Why choose Lupinus polyphyllus 'Russell The Chatelaine'?

✔ Beautiful pink flower clusters – romantic and eye-catching in the border
✔ Long flowering period with a chance of repeat flowering
✔ Winter-hardy and easy to maintain
✔ Attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies
✔ Ideal for borders, cutting gardens and prairie gardens
✔ Soil-improving through nitrogen fixation