Lupinus (any garden hybrid variety) (Lupin (any garden hybrid variety))

Botanical name

Lupinus (any garden hybrid variety)

Other names

Lupin (any garden hybrid variety), Lupine (any garden hybrid variety)

Genus

Lupinus Lupinus

Variety or Cultivar

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Lupinus (any garden hybrid variety) are upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennials deciduous perennial with palmate, mid- to dark green leaves and, in summer, large, erect, terminal racemes of pea-like flowers in a variety of colours.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Toxicity

All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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Colour

Flower

Orange, Pink, Yellow, White, Purple, Red in Summer

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails

Specific diseases

Leaf spot , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage more flowers. Cut back after flowering.

Propagation methods

Basal cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Lupinus (any garden hybrid variety) (Lupin (any garden hybrid variety)) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders

Cultivation

Plant in light, moderately fertile, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soil (sandy soil is best for flowering) in full sun or partial shade. Will not tolerate shade or chalky soil. May need staking.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4