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LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Manhattan Lights'
Commonly known as Lupin
Wonderful tall multicoloured spikes starting purple, turning bright pink and yellow.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetStarting purple, muticoloured
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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Yellow
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Manhattan Lights'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSlugs, aphids, leaf spot, fungal and bacterial rotPlace of originGarden origin. Devon, UK
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Flower ShapeRacemes
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilLight and moderately fertileNeutral to acid soilPrefers slightly acidic soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lupinus - Growing Guide
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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.
2 options from £7.00
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00