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lupin 'Rachel de Thame'

Lupinus Rachel de Thame ('Wclradeth'^PBR)

Genus: Lupinus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

'Rachel de Thame' is a clump-forming perennial to 85 cm with palmately divided leaves. In early to mid-summer produces upright spires of closely packed, bicolour flowersproducing alternating stripes ofpink and white

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

East FacingWest FacingSouth 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 from basal stem cuttings

Pests

May be affected by slugs and lupin aphid

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years