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LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Desert Sun'
Commonly known as Lupin
Golden flowers from cream buds
Further Reading....
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CreamCream buds -
YellowGolden flowers -
Height75-100cm (30-39in) -
Spread50-75cm (20-30in)
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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.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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Desert Sun'
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- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, virus, fungal and bacterial rot
Place of originGarden origin. 2011. Sarah Conibear, Westcountry Nurseries, Devon -
Flower ShapeRacemes
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilLight, moderately fertile
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Toxic if eaten(Toxic to pets if eaten) -
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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75-100cm (30-39in)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
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