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LUPINUS arboreus blue form
Commonly known as Tree lupin
Light blue flowers
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Evergreen5- to 12-palmate, grey-green leaves composed of oval leaflets to 6cm (2½in) long
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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BlueLight blue -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, vigorous shrub or subshrub with silky shoots. Pea-like flowers
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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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Partial shade
LUPINUS arboreus blue form
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - attractive to insects
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, viruses, fungal and bacterial rot
Place of originUSA (California) -
Flower ShapeRacemesDense to lax, upright racemes to 30cm (12in) long
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilLight and moderately fertile
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lupinus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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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.
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Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
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Copper Tape
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