About
A clump-forming perennial with palmate leaves and erect racemes of light red flowers in 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
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Coastal
Native to'Eastern Fire'., Rhododendron can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees
Fragrancewith simple leaves
Toxicitysometimes with a dense colourful indumentum of hairs on the lower side
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, light, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soils; sandy soil is ideal as rich soils encourage soft growth. Does well in full sun or partial shade, may need staking; see staking perennials. See lupin cultivation 50312,rhododendron-kaempferi-eastern-fire-ea,Rhododendron kaempferi 'Eastern Fire' (EA),,This small-leaved evergreen azalea
Pruninggrowing to 50-100cm
Propagationwith tight
Pest resistancetwiggy growth with tiny
Disease resistancedark green foliage. Profuse clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms open in late spring. A prized form