lupin 'Witchet'
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A bushy, clump-forming perennial, up to 1.2m high, with broad, palmate green leaves divided into narrow leaflets. Tall spikes of very dark reddish purple flowers are produced from early to mid summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- lupin 'Witchet' (Lupinus polyphyllus 'Witchet')
- Genus
- Lupinus
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lupin 'Witchet'
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 'Witchet'
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lupin 'Witchet' care guide
- Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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 a second flush of flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from basal softwood cuttings in mid spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, ideally slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun. Water well in summer dry spells. Tall plants may require support (see staking: perennials)
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, lupin anthracnose and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to lupin aphid, slugs and snails
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