Lupin
michaellockwood
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Hi everyone, I'm very new to gardening however have got addicted very quickly! i have grown lupin Russel mix plants from seed this year, I planted in march and wasn't expecting to see blooms this year as I read it would be next year for first blooms, however to my delight they have started showing (small but lovely) however I have read a lot about deadheading the bloom when it turns to seed, my question is would this be the whole head? or each individual bloom starting from the bottom? I have taken some of the blooms off which have started turning to seed already (I will attach a photo) is this the right thing to do? Any advice would be great thank you all!!!
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The whole stem back to a leaf node Michael. They will bloom again with smaller flowers though probably not in the first year.
Cut it back like said, but if any new flower buds start to develope. Cut them back too.
Let the Lupin strength go in to developing a good root system this year. Next year you'll have a strong and healthy plant.
Thank you so much it's greatly appreciated having some advice!