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LUPINUS
Commonly known as Tree lupin
FAMILIAR pea-like flowers in a myriad of colours, yellow, blue or white in the tree lupins and all colours, including bicolours, in the perennials.
Genus of about 200 species of annuals, perennials and semi-evergreen and evergreen subshrubs or shrubs. They are found widely distributed in dry, hilly grassland and open woodland on coastal sands or cliffs and on riverbanks in the Mediterranean, northern Africa and North, Central and South America.
Seeds from various species have been used as human and animal feed for thousands of years. With similar protein levels to soybeans, with less fat, gluten-free and packed with antioxidants lupin has great potential.
Like other legumes they fix nitrogen in the soil and can be used for enrichment.
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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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White
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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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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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - attractive to insectsPests & DiseasesSlugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, viruses, fungal and bacterial rotPlace of originUSA (California)
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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 - CAUTIONToxic if eaten(Toxic to pets if eaten)
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of LUPINUS
LUPINUS arboreus
tree lupin with pale yellow flowers
LUPINUS arboreus 'Lavender Spires'
Bushy tree lupin. Pea-like flowers, branching heads of mauve, purple and white flowers
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Blacksmith'
very dark purple with white highlights
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Chandelier'
golden yellow
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Desert Sun'
golden flowers from cream buds
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Manhattan Lights'
wonderful tall multicoloured spikes starting purple, turning bright pink and yellow.
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Masterpiece'
purple with orange markings
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'My Castle'
deep rose-pink
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Noble Maiden'
white/creamy-white
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Persian Slipper'
sky-blue flowers in profusion
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Polar Princess'
pure white flowers from cream buds
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Chatelaine'
pink with white flag
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Governor'
blue with white flag
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Pages'
carmine-red
LUPINUS 'Silver Fleece'
silver-grey leaves, purple-blue and white flowers.