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lupin 'Tequila Flame'

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A bushy, clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall, with palm-like divided leaves and erect spikes of scented, bicoloured red and yellow flowers in summer

Scientific classification

Species: lupin 'Tequila Flame' (Lupinus 'Tequila Flame')
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: Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of lupin 'Tequila Flame'

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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 'Tequila Flame'

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lupin 'Tequila Flame' care guide

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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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. As lupins can be short-lived for perennials, some may be left to seed as replacements, though plants grown from seed may be variable

Propagation

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