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LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Blacksmith'
Commonly known as Lupin
Very dark purple with white highlights
Further Reading....
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Height70cm(28in)
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Spread50cm(20in)
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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.Clump-forming perennial. Strong, densely packed flower spikes
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Blacksmith'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSlugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, virus, fungal and bacterial rotPlace of originGarden origin. Sarah Conibear, Westcountry Nurseries, Devon
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilLight, moderately fertile
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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 friendly
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Lupinus - Growing Guide
70cm(28in)
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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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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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
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Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
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