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LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Manhattan Lights'
Commonly known as Lupin
Wonderful tall multicoloured spikes starting purple, turning bright pink and yellow.
Further Reading....
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetStarting purple, muticoloured -
Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
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Height90cm (36in) -
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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Harmful if eatenThese will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Manhattan Lights'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, aphids, leaf spot, fungal and bacterial rot
Place of originGarden origin. Devon, UK -
Flower ShapeRacemes
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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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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lupinus - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
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