lupin 'Chameleon'

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Clump-forming perennial to 75cm with palmately-divided mid-green leaves. In early to mid-summer produces upright spires of closely packed, unusually coloured flowers about 45cm tall, the buds open yellow with a raspberry pink border along the petals. As the flower opens and matures, the top of the flower cluster is raspberry pink and the lower part yellow, with pale yellow wings flushed pale pink, aging darker pink

Scientific classification

Species: lupin 'Chameleon' (Lupinus 'Chameleon')
Genus: Lupinus
Family: Fabaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of lupin 'Chameleon'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of lupin 'Chameleon'

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lupin 'Chameleon' care guide

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth

Fertilizing

Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

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

Growing

Grow in light and slightly acid, well-drained or sandy soil in full sun or light shade. May need staking, see staking perennials. Ideal for container cultivation where soil conditions are not suitable. See lupin cultivation

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