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lupin 'King Canute' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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lupin 'King Canute'

Lupinus 'King Canute'^PBR

Genus: Lupinus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A bushy, clump-forming perennial to around 75cm high, with mid green, palmate leaves divided into narrow leaflets. Upright spikes of bicoloured, deep blue and white flowers are produced from early to mid 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

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, ideally slightly acidic, well-drained soil; prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade. Water well in summer dry spells. Tall plants may require support (see staking: perennials)

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate from basal softwood cuttings in mid spring. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Pests

May be susceptible to lupin aphid, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, lupin anthracnose and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years