I had a lot of luck getting these to germinate, both starting indoors in trays and outdoors in trays! Unfortunately, very few of them survived being transferred to larger containers- and even less survived being planted in-ground. I'm going to try them again next year, maybe starting in a larger container or direct-sowing to alleviate some shock. Fingers crossed, these are just so lovely.
Store owner replied: Hello LittleCatLittleBean. Thank you for taking the time to write in a review. We are sorry these did not work out for you. Annual lupine seeds have a tough outer coating, so gently rubbing them with sandpaper or soaking them in room-temperature water for 12–24 hours before planting can help improve germination. Lupines develop long taproots and can be sensitive to transplanting, so direct sowing is best. If starting indoors, use deep biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance, transplant while seedlings are young, and gradually harden them off before moving outdoors. Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained. We are glad our customer care team was able to set up a resolution for you, so you can have more successful results in the future!
