lizzy, you could get a flower stalk or two the first year from a group of seedlings but not likely - they need substantial roots before they perform. Please don't try to rush them along by overfeeding though, you'll be happier longer with healthy and sturdy plants, growing at their own rate. Lupine are so prone to aphids and mildew here, I can't imagine wanting to turn up the dial on tender new growth outside their own internal calendar.

Thanks,so far I don't have a mildew problem here, too breezy/windy and the wood mulch on top.
Maybe they will know I want them to flower,lol.