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Lupinus 'Camelot Blue' (Camelot Series) (Lupin 'Camelot Blue')
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lupinus 'Camelot Blue' (Camelot Series)
Other names
Lupin 'Camelot Blue'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Camelot Blue' _ 'Camelot Blue' is a robust, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and erect, terminal racemes of purple-blue flowers in summer.
Lupinus 'Camelot Blue' (Camelot Series) is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Lupinus 'Camelot Blue' (Camelot Series) (Lupin 'Camelot Blue') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m 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)
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Botanical name
Lupinus 'Camelot Blue' (Camelot Series)
Other names
Lupin 'Camelot Blue'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Camelot Blue' _ 'Camelot Blue' is a robust, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and erect, terminal racemes of purple-blue flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Lupinus 'Camelot Blue' (Camelot Series) (Lupin 'Camelot Blue') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m 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
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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