Lupins really need no description, with their bright stately flower spires in a multitude of colours. They really typify the cottage garden, flowering in April-May as they do. Easy, preferring a sunny poor well drained site for best results. The Gallery range are shorter than the Russell Hybrids at about 60cm (2'
Common NameGarden Lupin
Approx Height (10 yrs.)60-90 cm (24-36")
Soil TypeSandy Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring to Summer
Cut FlowerCut Flower
Flower ColourPink
ToxicityHarmful if eaten
Plant TypeHerbaceous