pearl lupin
Also known as: tarhui; tarwi
An erect, bushy annual with blue-green leaves of seven to nine leaflets and upright spires of small, pea-like flowers with pale purple-blue keels, yellow standards and deep blue wings. The seeds can be processed to make them edible
Scientific classification
- Species
- pearl lupin (Lupinus mutabilis)
- Genus
- Lupinus
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pearl lupin
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of pearl lupin
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pearl lupin care guide
- Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to encourage more flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from seed (indoors or outdoors)
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid
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