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Lupinus polyphyllus Legendary Rose Shades (Large-leaved lupin Legendary Rose Shades)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
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 polyphyllus Legendary Rose Shades
Other names
Large-leaved lupin Legendary Rose Shades, Garden lupin Legendary Rose Shades, Bigleaf lupin Legendary Rose Shades, Big-leaved lupin Legendary Rose Shades
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
Legendary Rose Shades _ Legendary Rose Shades are upright, bushy, deciduous perennials with palmate, blue-green leaves and, in summer, upright racemes of pea-like flowers in shades or pink.
Lupinus polyphyllus Legendary Rose Shades is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Compact, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Pink 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
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Lupinus polyphyllus Legendary Rose Shades (Large-leaved lupin Legendary Rose Shades) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
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.
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 polyphyllus Legendary Rose Shades
Other names
Large-leaved lupin Legendary Rose Shades, Garden lupin Legendary Rose Shades, Bigleaf lupin Legendary Rose Shades, Big-leaved lupin Legendary Rose Shades
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
Legendary Rose Shades _ Legendary Rose Shades are upright, bushy, deciduous perennials with palmate, blue-green leaves and, in summer, upright racemes of pea-like flowers in shades or pink.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Compact, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Pink 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
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Lupinus polyphyllus Legendary Rose Shades (Large-leaved lupin Legendary Rose Shades) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
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.
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 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, Neutral | 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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