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Lupinus 'Shirley Anne'
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Flourishing as a robust, herbaceous perennial, 'Shirley Anne' begins with verdant mounds of foliage before launching modestly short (for a...
9cm pot
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
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Plant description
Flourishing as a robust, herbaceous perennial, 'Shirley Anne' begins with verdant mounds of foliage before launching modestly short (for a lupin!) spires adorned by clusters of small purple and lilac flowers, kissed by touches of white. Blooming from June through early summer, this cultivar is perfect for cottage-style borders, where it prefers a non-chalky soil, or containers in a sunny spot. Tailored for smaller gardens and pots, it attracts butterflies and bees, infusing your garden with bustling activity and visual allure.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
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 Shirley Anne:
Plant lupins in full sun with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, avoiding heavy clay. Water regularly while establishing, but once mature they become more tolerant to dry conditions.
Stake tall cultivated varieties with bamboo canes in spring before flowers appear, and remove faded blooms to encourage a second flush. Mulch lightly in winter to protect roots, and watch for slugs and snails on young growth.
Stake tall cultivated varieties with bamboo canes in spring before flowers appear, and remove faded blooms to encourage a second flush. Mulch lightly in winter to protect roots, and watch for slugs and snails on young growth.
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
