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lupin 'Magic Lantern'

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A vigorous, upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with palm-shaped mid-green leaves. Dense spikes of dark purple and yellow flowers appear in June, flowering throughout the summer.

Scientific classification

Species: lupin 'Magic Lantern' (Lupinus 'Magic Lantern')
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 'Magic Lantern'

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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 'Magic Lantern'

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lupin 'Magic Lantern' care guide

Water halfway dry topsoil, avoid permanently waterlogged roots
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water halfway dry topsoil, avoid permanently waterlogged roots

Fertilizing

Low-nitrogen dilute feed biweekly pre-flower bud development

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by basal stem cuttings

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, light, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. May require support (see staking perennials)

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