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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- All parts, particularly the seeds, may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in late spring or in seedbeds and transplanted to final flowering site in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
Slugs may be a problem
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus
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