Lupinus 'Shirley Anne'
lupin
- 9cm pot
- £8.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Flourishing as a robust, herbaceous perennial, 'Shirley Anne' begins with verdant mounds of foliage before launching modestly short (for a lupin!) spires adorned by clusters of small purple and lilac flowers, kissed by touches of white. Blooming from June through early summer, this cultivar is perfect for cottage-style borders, where it prefers a non-chalky soil, or containers in a sunny spot. Tailored for smaller gardens and pots, it attracts butterflies and bees, infusing your garden with bustling activity and visual allure.
Plant lupins in full sun with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, avoiding heavy clay. Water regularly while establishing, but once mature they become more tolerant to dry conditions.
Stake tall cultivated varieties with bamboo canes in spring before flowers appear, and remove faded blooms to encourage a second flush. Mulch lightly in winter to protect roots, and watch for slugs and snails on young growth.
Stake tall cultivated varieties with bamboo canes in spring before flowers appear, and remove faded blooms to encourage a second flush. Mulch lightly in winter to protect roots, and watch for slugs and snails on young growth.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Harmful if eaten