Lupinus polyphyllus 'Tower Purple-Lemon' — Clump forming, Columnar upright

Overview

Lupinus polyphyllus 'Tower Purple-Lemon' is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Lupinus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lupinus polyphyllus 'Tower Purple-Lemon' 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 polyphyllus 'Tower Purple-Lemon' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Lupinus genus, known for its clump-forming, columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing, sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers. It produces prominent terminal racemes of flowers in spring and summer, characteristic of the pea-like blooms typical of Lupinus.

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 polyphyllus 'Tower Purple-Lemon' 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 polyphyllus 'Tower Purple-Lemon'

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