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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Desert Sun'
Commonly known as Lupin
Golden flowers from cream buds
Further Reading....
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Cream - cream buds -
Yellow - golden flowers -
Height - 75-100cm (30-39in) -
Spread - 50-75cm (20-30in)
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Herbaceous - Early 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 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - slugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, virus, fungal and bacterial rot -
Place of origin - garden origin. 2011. Sarah Conibear, Westcountry Nurseries, Devon -
Flower Shape - Racemes -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil - - light, moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Lupinus - Growing Guide
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75-100cm (30-39in)
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Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Trumpet wire support
The Harrod Peony plant supports have a striking trumpet shape which is ideal for supporting many plants including peonies. Available in several sizes, in traditional rust & matt black colour.
6 options from £36.00
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Spiral plant support
These flat-top spiral supports hold plant stems and come in packs of 3
2 options from £11.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Y-stakes
These Y-stakes are perfect for odd shaped herbaceous plants we all have in our border which need supporting
Only £26.95
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
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