Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) — Clump forming, Columnar upright

Overview

Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Lupinus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.

About

Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Lupinus genus, known for its clump-forming, columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. Like other lupins, it features palmate leaves and prominent terminal racemes of pea-like flowers, providing interest in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, preferring full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by basal stem cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lupinus

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

Plant details

Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series)

Propagation: Propagate by basal stem cuttings
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series)?

Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) need?

Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) hardy in the UK?

Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Lupinus 'Le Gentilhomme' (Band of Nobles Series)?

Propagate by basal stem cuttings.

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