Lupinus - Russell Hybrids (Lupin)
Lupinus description: Lupins are much loved for their ability to producing massed spires of blossom throughout the summer. Lupin is well suited to informal cottage garden style planting. This pink variety is suitable for planting mid border, growing to 1metre tall by 75cm.
Lupinus cultivation notes: The herbaceous Lupin will flourish in all but the poorest well drained soils, requiring full / partial sun and prone to wind damage. Dead head flowers throughout summer for repeat blossom, and divide clumps every 3 years for best effect.
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Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.
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