
<






>
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Desert Sun'
Commonly known as Lupin
Golden flowers from cream buds
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, virus, fungal and bacterial rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 2011. Sarah Conibear, Westcountry Nurseries, Devon -
Cream
Cream buds -
Yellow
Golden flowers -
Racemes
-
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
-
Cottage garden
-
Fully hardy
-
Height
75-100cm (30-39in) -
Spread
50-75cm (20-30in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Strong, densely packed flower spikes
-
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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Free draining sandy soilLight, moderately fertile
-
Full sun
-
Partial shade
-
toxic if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
harmful if eaten
People -
Bee friendly
-
Rabbit Resistant
-
Mature Size75-100cm (30-39in)
50-75cm (20-30in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Lupinus - Growing Guide
View Planting Combinations

