lupin 'Blacksmith'

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A vigorous, upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with palm-shaped mid-green leaves. Dense spikes of purple and white flowers appear late spring, flowering throughout the summer

Scientific classification

Species: lupin 'Blacksmith' (Lupinus 'Blacksmith')
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
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of lupin 'Blacksmith'

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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 'Blacksmith'

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lupin 'Blacksmith' 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

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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