Overview
Lupinus 'Polar Princess' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Lupinus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lupinus 'Polar Princess' 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 cut flowers.
About
Lupinus 'Polar Princess' is a bushy cultivar of the Lupinus genus, which belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with south, west, or east-facing aspects. It grows best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, 'Polar Princess' is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, coastal areas, and can also be used as cut flowers. Propagation is achieved by seed or 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
- 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 'Polar Princess' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Coastal, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lupinus 'Polar Princess'
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal 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 'Polar Princess'?
Lupinus 'Polar Princess' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lupinus 'Polar Princess' need?
Lupinus 'Polar Princess' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lupinus 'Polar Princess' hardy in the UK?
Lupinus 'Polar Princess' 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 'Polar Princess'?
Seed, Basal cuttings.
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More in the Lupinus genus
- Lupinus albifronssilver lupine
- Lupinus arboreustree lupin
- Lupinus polyphyllusbigleaf lupin
- Lupinus polyphyllus 'Downer's Delight'Large-Leaved Lupine
- Lupinus polyphyllus 'Pink Pearls'Garden Lupin
- Lupinus albifrons var. douglasiiSilver Lupine
- Lupinus ornatusLupin