Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs, cats, rabbits, tortoises) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, light, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soils; sandy soil is ideal as rich soils encourage soft growth. Does well in full sun or partial shade, may need staking; see staking perennials for further advice This plant was included in the RHS Lupinus (lupin) trial 2024-2025 /plants/trials-awards/plant-trial-results/lupinus
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in mid spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus
Lupinus 'Chandelier' (Band of Nobles Series)
lupin 'Chandelier'
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