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Lupin 'Beefeater'
The brightest and loveliest of red lupins, part of the 'Westcountry' series, whose flower spikes are densely packed and longer-flowering than others. More
| 1 x 9cm pot 190613-1 | £8.50 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots 190613-3 | £24.50 |
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The brightest and loveliest of red lupins, part of the 'Westcountry' series, whose flower spikes are densely packed and longer-flowering than others.
| Genus | Lupinus |
| Group/Species | x polyphyllus (Westcountry Series) |
| Variety | Beefeater (PBR) |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Lupin |
| Border Position | Border (Middle) |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | 60cm (24in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Dig a planting hole in well-drained soil. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting. Plant and firm in place. Water in well and protect from slugs and snails. |
| Care Tips | Pick the flower spikes to encourage the development of laterals and a longer flowering season. Stake in spring. Watch out for aphids between April and September, rub them off by hand or with a blast of water, badly infested flower spikes can be removed. |
| Flowering | June - July |
| Vase Life | Sear stem ends in boiling water for 15 seconds. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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