The Botanical Alphabet is a gardening and

typography project in which for each plant,

chosen from among the most beautiful

of the entire world's flora,

we have matched a typeface in an iconic

typographic style, for the pleasure of the soul

and mind and for a greener world.

A brand-new way to combine the joy of gardening

with the art of personal expression.

Spell out names, words, or special messages

with the eco-friendly seed packets,

each representing a letter of the alphabet.

L - LUPIN

THE PLANT

Plant in bunches for a breathtaking spectacle of

colourful, upright, pollinators-friendly spikes.

THE TYPE

Chromatic Gothic Paneled typeface, the first

experiment in multicoloured fonts by William H. Page.

Details:

Name: Lupin

Variety: Russel's mixed

Latin name: Lupinus polyphyllus

Seed quantity: 1 grams

Packet size: 9 x12,5 cm

Packet material: Made from paper produced

using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed

of in biodegradable waste

Plant size: 60-120 cm height, 30-60 cm spread

Container size: Minimum 30 cm diameter

HOW TO GROW

SOWING

Outdoor Early spring or autumn

Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost

GERMINATION

Time 14-21 days

Temperature 15-20°C

HOW TO SOW

Direct sow Sow seeds 1 cm deep, cover with soil

Indoor Sow in pots; lightly cover with soil

CARING

Light Full sun

Watering Keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging 

Soil Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, slightly acidic

Feeding Fertilize sparingly; lupins improve soil nitrogen

GROWING TIP

Lupins grow well in poorer soils and don’t need

much fertilization. Deadhead after flowering

to encourage a second bloom.

HARVESTING

Harvest flowers when fully open.

Lupin seed pods can be collected

in autumn for propagation.

INTERESTING FACTS

Fun fact 1

Lupins are members of the legume family and

can improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.

Fun fact 2

Known for their tall, spiky flower clusters,

lupins add a vertical element and vivid

color to garden borders.