Lupinus Woodfield hybrids
lupin Woodfield hybrids
clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennials, to1.5m tall, with palmately-divided, pale green leaves and, in summer, tall spikes of flowers in a range of vibrant colour shades of deep blue, deep pink, light pink, purple, red, salmon, white and yellow; flowers may be a single colour or bicoloured
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Pink Purple Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs, cats, rabbits, tortoises) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Lupinus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with palmate leaves and showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun or light shade. May need staking, see staking perennials. Ideal for container cultivation where soil conditions are not suitable. See lupin cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed in early to mid-spring or by basal stem cuttings in mid to late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to lupin aphid, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to lupin anthracnose, Powdery mildews and a virus
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.