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per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lupinus 'My Castle' (Band of Nobles Series)
Other names
Lupin 'My Castle', Lupin 'My Red Castle', Lupinus polyphyllus 'My Castle'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'My Castle' _ 'My Castle' is a clump-froming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, mid-green leaves and tall, upright, terminal racemes of dark red flowers in summer.
Lupinus 'My Castle' (Band of Nobles Series) is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Lupinus 'My Castle' (Band of Nobles Series) (Lupin 'My Castle') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, light, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soil (sandy soil is best for flowering). Does well in full sun or partial shade. May also need staking.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline
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 'My Castle' (Band of Nobles Series)
Other names
Lupin 'My Castle', Lupin 'My Red Castle', Lupinus polyphyllus 'My Castle'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'My Castle' _ 'My Castle' is a clump-froming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, mid-green leaves and tall, upright, terminal racemes of dark red flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Lupinus 'My Castle' (Band of Nobles Series) (Lupin 'My Castle') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, light, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soil (sandy soil is best for flowering). Does well in full sun or partial shade. May also need staking.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline | Tell us... |
| 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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