Planting and Growing lupin 'Gladiator'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established |
| 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 conifer feed once yearly in early spring only |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water lupin 'Gladiator'?
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lupin 'Gladiator'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lupin 'Gladiator'?
Information to be completed
Learn more →What Soil Is Best for lupin 'Gladiator'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for lupin 'Gladiator'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize lupin 'Gladiator'?
Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Learn more →How to Prune lupin 'Gladiator'?
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers. As lupins can be short-lived for perennials, some may be left to seed as replacements, though plants grown from seed may be variable
Learn more →How to Propagate lupin 'Gladiator'?
Propagate from basal softwood cuttings in mid spring. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Learn more →How to Transplant lupin 'Gladiator'?
Information to be completed
Learn more →How to Care for lupin 'Gladiator' in Winter?
Information to be completed
Learn more →How to Plant lupin 'Gladiator'?
Grow in moderately fertile, light and well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade
Learn more →How to Repot lupin 'Gladiator'?
Information to be completed
Learn more →How to Harvest lupin 'Gladiator'?
Information to be completed
Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, lupin anthracnose and virus diseases, and to fungal and bacterial rot particularly in damp conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to lupin aphid, slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of lupin 'Gladiator'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling