Planting and Growing Lupinus polyphyllus
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Lupinus polyphyllus?
Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lupinus polyphyllus?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lupinus polyphyllus?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Lupinus polyphyllus?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Lupinus polyphyllus?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Lupinus polyphyllus?
Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering
Learn more →How to Prune Lupinus polyphyllus?
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers
Learn more →How to Propagate Lupinus polyphyllus?
Propagate by seed in early to mid-spring or by basal stem cuttings in mid to late spring
Learn more →How to Transplant Lupinus polyphyllus?
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Learn more →How to Care for Lupinus polyphyllus in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Lupinus polyphyllus?
Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun or light shade. May need staking, see staking perennials. See lupin cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Lupinus polyphyllus?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Lupinus polyphyllus?
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Learn more →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
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Lupinus polyphyllus
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling