About
An upright perennial forming a clump to 90cm tall, with spike-like racemes of deep blue flowers with contrasting white standard petals, in early and mid summer.
About the genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toCity and courtyard gardens
FragranceCoastal
ToxicityCottage and informal garden,Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. See lupin cultivation 45713,tulipa-parade-4,Tulipa 'Parade' (4),tulip 'Parade',Parade' is a bulbous perennial to 50cm tall
Pruningwith erect greyish leaves and solitary ovoid flowers
Propagationscarlet with a black base within edged with yellow.,Tulipa are bulbous perennials with characteristic flowers
Pest resistancein a wide range of colours
Disease resistancein spring,Patio and container plants