Lupinus 'King Canute' (PBR)
west country lupin
Pale-lavender-blue, pea-like flowers with white standards open from the base of the poker-like flower spike over several weeks...
9cm pot
£9.99
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
£27.00
£29.97
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Pale-lavender-blue, pea-like flowers with white standards open from the base of the poker-like flower spike over several weeks from early summer and create a handsome, yet elegant effect. The fresh, green foliage forms a neat mound that maintains a good shape through summer.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Lupinus King Canute (PBR):
Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers. Protect young plants from slug and snail attack.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Harmful if eaten
