Overview
Lupinus 'The Governor' is a plant with a clump forming, columnar upright habit in the genus Lupinus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lupinus 'The Governor' 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 and flower borders and beds.
About
Lupinus 'The Governor' is a deciduous, clump-forming cultivar of the Lupinus genus, known for its columnar upright habit. As a member of the Fabaceae family, it thrives in full sun and is suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is typically by 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
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lupinus 'The Governor' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lupinus 'The Governor'
- 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 'The Governor'?
Lupinus 'The Governor' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lupinus 'The Governor' need?
Lupinus 'The Governor' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lupinus 'The Governor' hardy in the UK?
Lupinus 'The Governor' 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 'The Governor'?
Seed, Basal stem 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
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