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Lupinus 'Red Rum' (Lupin 'Red Rum' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
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 'Red Rum'
Other names
Lupin 'Red Rum' , Westcountry lupin 'Red Rum'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Red Rum' _ 'Red Rum' is a robust, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, mid-green leaves and erect, terminal racemes of white-flecked, red flowers from late spring into summer.
Lupinus 'Red Rum' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-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 'Red Rum' (Lupin 'Red Rum' ) will reach a height of 0.9m 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) 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.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Lupinus 'Red Rum'
Other names
Lupin 'Red Rum' , Westcountry lupin 'Red Rum'
Genus
Lupinus Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Red Rum' _ 'Red Rum' is a robust, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, mid-green leaves and erect, terminal racemes of white-flecked, red flowers from late spring into 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 Spring; Red in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-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 'Red Rum' (Lupin 'Red Rum' ) will reach a height of 0.9m 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) 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.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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