Overview
Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' is a plant with a clump-forming, columnar upright habit in the genus Lupinus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' 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 cottage and informal garden, coastal, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' is a deciduous cultivar of the Lupinus genus, known for its clump-forming, columnar upright habit. As a member of the Fabaceae family, lupins are versatile plants suited to a variety of garden settings. This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils. Hardy to UK zone H5, 'Manhatten Lights' is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, coastal areas, city and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is typically by seed sown in situ in late spring or by basal cuttings.
About the genus
Lupinus, commonly known as lupin, lupine, or regionally bluebonnet, is a genus of plants in the legume family Fabaceae. The genus includes over 199 species, with centres of diversity in North and South America. Smaller centres occur in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
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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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in situ in late spring, Seedbeds transplanted in autumn, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Rots, Leaf spot, Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights'?
Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' need?
Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' hardy in the UK?
Lupinus 'Manhatten Lights' 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 'Manhatten Lights'?
Seed sown in situ in late spring, Seedbeds transplanted in autumn, Basal cuttings.