Lupinus arboreus 'Mauve Queen' — Clump forming, Upright, Bushy

Overview

Lupinus arboreus 'Mauve Queen' is a clump forming, upright, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lupinus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lupinus arboreus 'Mauve Queen' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden, coastal, patio and container plants and cut flowers.

About

Lupinus arboreus 'Mauve Queen' is a deciduous, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Lupinus genus, known for its palmate foliage and prominent terminal racemes of pea-like flowers. This clump-forming, upright, and bushy plant thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, favouring well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for flower borders, cottage gardens, coastal areas, patios, and as cut flowers. 'Mauve Queen' is best planted after the last frost and can be propagated by seed or basal stem cuttings, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lupinus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Lupinus arboreus 'Mauve Queen' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Upright, Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lupinus arboreus 'Mauve Queen'

Propagation: Seed sown in situ in late spring, Seedbeds and transplanted to final flowering site in autumn, Basal stem cuttings
Pest resistance: Slugs, Lupin aphid
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Rots, Leaf spot, Virus