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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5鈥�1 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs, cats, rabbits, tortoises) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, light, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soils; sandy soil is ideal as rich soils encourage soft growth. Does well in full sun or partial shade, may need staking
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in mid spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus
Lupinus 'Chandelier' (Band of Nobles Series)
lupin 'Chandelier'
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