Overview
Lupinus 'My Castle' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Lupinus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lupinus 'My Castle' 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 cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, coastal and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Lupinus 'My Castle' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Lupinus genus, which belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage and informal gardens, flower borders and beds, as well as coastal and city courtyard gardens. Propagation can be achieved through seed or basal stem 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
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lupinus 'My Castle' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lupinus 'My Castle'
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Lupin aphid
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Rots, Leaf spot, Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lupinus 'My Castle'?
Lupinus 'My Castle' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lupinus 'My Castle' need?
Lupinus 'My Castle' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lupinus 'My Castle' hardy in the UK?
Lupinus 'My Castle' 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 'My Castle'?
Seed, Basal stem cuttings.
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More in the Lupinus genus
- Lupinus albifronssilver lupine
- Lupinus arboreustree lupin
- Lupinus polyphyllusbigleaf lupin
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- Lupinus polyphyllus 'Pink Pearls'Garden Lupin
- Lupinus albifrons var. douglasiiSilver Lupine
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