Lupinus 'Magic Lantern' (PBR)
west country lupin
'Magic Lantern' is a vigorous clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers and palm-shaped, mid-green...
3 × 9cm pots
£32.99
£11.00 each
available to order from autumn
9cm pot
£12.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
'Magic Lantern' is a vigorous clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with showy terminal racemes of pea-like flowers and palm-shaped, mid-green leaves. Dense spikes of dark purple and yellow blooms appear from June to July.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Lupinus Magic Lantern (PBR):
Stake with bamboo canes or other natural supports in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers. Protect young plants from slug and snail damage, and against hard frosts by covering the crown of the plant with organic mulch.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Harmful if eaten
