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lupin 'Blacksmith' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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lupin 'Blacksmith'

Lupinus 'Blacksmith'

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Genus: Lupinus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with palm-shaped mid-green leaves. Dense spikes of purple and white flowers appear late spring, flowering throughout the summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. May require support (see staking perennials)

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by basal stem cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years