About
A mat-forming perennial from New Zealand's mountain habitats with small, hawkweed-like (hieracifolia), mid-green basal leaves and short, erect stems bearing white, yellow-centred, daisy-like flowers in summer. A neat and charming alpine for a cool, moist, well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.