Beginner
skill rating
Online Garden Tools
Useful videos
Lupinus mutabilis 'Sunrise' (Pearl lupin 'Sunrise')
Comment on a listing
Plant supplier links
- Login to upload a photo
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lupinus mutabilis 'Sunrise'
Other names
Pearl lupin 'Sunrise', Andean lupin 'Sunrise', Lupinus mutabilis var. cruickshankii ‘Sunrise’
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sunrise' _ 'Sunrise' is an erect, bushy annual bearing palmate leaves with lance- to spoon-shaped, round-tipped, blue-green leaflets, hairy beneath, and erect stems bearing open racemes of pea-like, blue, yellow, and white flowers in summer.
Lupinus mutabilis 'Sunrise' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Bushy, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Though edible, and high in protein, unsoaked seeds are toxic.
Flower
White, Yellow, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-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
Sow in spring or autumn. Nick or soak seeds for 24 hours and sow in a seedbed.
Propagation methods
Seed
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Where to grow
Lupinus mutabilis 'Sunrise' (Pearl lupin 'Sunrise') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, light, 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
North, South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Lupinus mutabilis 'Sunrise'
Other names
Pearl lupin 'Sunrise', Andean lupin 'Sunrise', Lupinus mutabilis var. cruickshankii ‘Sunrise’
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sunrise' _ 'Sunrise' is an erect, bushy annual bearing palmate leaves with lance- to spoon-shaped, round-tipped, blue-green leaflets, hairy beneath, and erect stems bearing open racemes of pea-like, blue, yellow, and white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Bushy, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
Though edible, and high in protein, unsoaked seeds are toxic.
Create your free Shoot garden
Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.
Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and connect with other gardeners. Get started now.
Colour
Flower
White, Yellow, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-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
Sow in spring or autumn. Nick or soak seeds for 24 hours and sow in a seedbed.
Propagation methods
Seed
Monthly care advice
Get access to monthly care advice
Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other plants in your garden.
You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free account.
Where to grow
Lupinus mutabilis 'Sunrise' (Pearl lupin 'Sunrise') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, light, 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
North, South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant to your plant lists.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
Report content or feedback to Shoot
To add ? to your lists,
login to your account or subscribe.
Find out more about plant lists here
or Login
To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe.
or Login