Planting and Growing lupin 'Red Rum'
| 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 | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | 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 lupin 'Red Rum'?
Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lupin 'Red Rum'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lupin 'Red Rum'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for lupin 'Red Rum'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for lupin 'Red Rum'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize lupin 'Red Rum'?
Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering
Learn more →How to Prune lupin 'Red Rum'?
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers
Learn more →How to Propagate lupin 'Red Rum'?
Propagate by seed sown in situ in late spring or in seedbeds and transplanted to final flowering site in autumn, or propagate from basal cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant lupin 'Red Rum'?
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Learn more →How to Care for lupin 'Red Rum' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant lupin 'Red Rum'?
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. May need support (see staking perennials)
Learn more →How to Repot lupin 'Red Rum'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest lupin 'Red Rum'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of lupin 'Red Rum'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling