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LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Blacksmith'
Commonly known as Lupin

Very dark purple with white highlights
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Sarah Conibear, Westcountry Nurseries, Devon -
Fully hardy
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Height
70cm(28in) -
Spread
50cm(20in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Strong, densely packed flower spikes
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Free draining sandy soilLight, moderately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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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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Mature Size70cm(28in)
50cm(20in)
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Lupinus - Growing Guide
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