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Lupinus 'Desert Sun' (Lupin 'Desert Sun')
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1 hour care
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per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lupinus 'Desert Sun'
Other names
Lupin 'Desert Sun', Westcountry lupin 'Desert Sun'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Desert Sun' _ 'Desert Sun' is a vigorous, upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and large, erect, terminal racemes of creamy-white buds opening to yellow flowers in summer.
Lupinus 'Desert Sun' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Yellow 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. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Lupinus 'Desert Sun' (Lupin 'Desert Sun') will reach a height of 0.8m 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)
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Botanical name
Lupinus 'Desert Sun'
Other names
Lupin 'Desert Sun', Westcountry lupin 'Desert Sun'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Desert Sun' _ 'Desert Sun' is a vigorous, upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, dark green leaves and large, erect, terminal racemes of creamy-white buds opening to yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow 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. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Lupinus 'Desert Sun' (Lupin 'Desert Sun') will reach a height of 0.8m 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
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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