Lupinus 'Silver Fleece'

Spreading palmate, silvery-hairy, grey-green leaves and upright flower spikes of pea-like, purple-blue and white flowers from early spring into summer.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
No preference

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Potentially harmful
All parts, particularly the seeds are poisonous. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun or light shade. Ideal for coastal locations. See lupin cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early to mid-spring or by basal stem cuttings in mid to late spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers

Pests

May be susceptible to lupin aphid, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to lupin anthracnose, Powdery mildews and a virus