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LUPINUS
Commonly known as Lupin
FAMILIAR pea-like flowers in a myriad of colours, yellow, blue or white in the tree lupins and all colours, including bicolours, in the perennials.
Genus of about 200 species of annuals, perennials and semi-evergreen and evergreen subshrubs or shrubs. They are found widely distributed in dry, hilly grassland and open woodland on coastal sands or cliffs and on riverbanks in the Mediterranean, northern Africa and North, Central and South America.
Seeds from various species have been used as human and animal feed for thousands of years. With similar protein levels to soybeans, with less fat, gluten-free and packed with antioxidants lupin has great potential.
Like other legumes they fix nitrogen in the soil and can be used for enrichment.
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RedRose-red, flecked white
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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.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
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSlugs, gall, mildew, leaf spot, virus, fungal and bacterial rotsPlace of originGarden origin
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilLight and moderately fertile
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eaten(Toxic to pets if eaten)
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Buy Varieties of LUPINUS
LUPINUS arboreus
tree lupin with pale yellow flowers
LUPINUS arboreus 'Lavender Spires'
Bushy tree lupin. Pea-like flowers, branching heads of mauve, purple and white flowers
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Blacksmith'
very dark purple with white highlights
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Chandelier'
golden yellow
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Desert Sun'
golden flowers from cream buds
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Manhattan Lights'
wonderful tall multicoloured spikes starting purple, turning bright pink and yellow.
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Masterpiece'
purple with orange markings
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'My Castle'
deep rose-pink
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Noble Maiden'
white/creamy-white
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Persian Slipper'
sky-blue flowers in profusion
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'Polar Princess'
pure white flowers from cream buds
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Chatelaine'
pink with white flag
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Governor'
blue with white flag
LUPINUS Herbaceous 'The Pages'
carmine-red
LUPINUS 'Silver Fleece'
silver-grey leaves, purple-blue and white flowers.