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    LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Governor'
    LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Governor'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Governor'

    Commonly known as Lupin

    Blue with white flag
     
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    • Good to know
      'Band of Nobles' series. An improvement on the Russell strain. Attractive to insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, virus, fungal and bacterial rot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Bicolor
    • Blue
    • White
    • Racemes
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      70cm (28in)
    • Herbaceous
      Strong, densely-packed flower spikes.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Free draining sandy soil
      Light and moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • toxic if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • harmful if eaten
      People
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        70cm (28in)
      		  
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    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Lupinus - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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