Lupinus variicolor

How to Grow and Care for Lupinus variicolor

Lupinus variicolor · Lupinus variicolor

Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun. May need staking, see staking perennials. Ideal for container cultivation. See lupin cultivation

Watering: Water moderately, avoid overly saturated poorly drained soil mediaSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Lupinus variicolor

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately, avoid overly saturated poorly drained soil media
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLow phosphorus legume feed monthly throughout spring growth period
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun. May need staking, see staking perennials. Ideal for container cultivation. See lupin cultivation

How to Water Lupinus variicolor?

Water moderately, avoid overly saturated poorly drained soil media

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lupinus variicolor?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lupinus variicolor?

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What Soil Is Best for Lupinus variicolor?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Lupinus variicolor?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Lupinus variicolor?

Low phosphorus legume feed monthly throughout spring growth period

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How to Prune Lupinus variicolor?

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers

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How to Propagate Lupinus variicolor?

Propagate by seed in early to mid-spring or by basal stem cuttings in mid to late spring

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How to Transplant Lupinus variicolor?

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How to Care for Lupinus variicolor in Winter?

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How to Plant Lupinus variicolor?

Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun. May need staking, see staking perennials. Ideal for container cultivation. See lupin cultivation

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How to Repot Lupinus variicolor?

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How to Harvest Lupinus variicolor?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to lupin anthracnose, Powdery mildews and a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to lupin aphid, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Lupinus variicolor

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Lupinus variicolor

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming
OriginCalifornia

Scientific Classification

Species
Lupinus variicolor
Genus
Lupinus
Family
Fabaceae
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