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LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Manhattan Lights'
Commonly known as Lupin
Wonderful tall multicoloured spikes starting purple, turning bright pink and yellow.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs, aphids, leaf spot, fungal and bacterial rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Devon, UK -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetStarting purple, muticoloured -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Yellow
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Racemes
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Free draining sandy soilLight and moderately fertile
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Neutral to acid soilPrefers slightly acidic soil
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Full sun
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toxic if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
harmful if eaten
People -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Lupinus - Growing Guide