Lupins
You’ve come a long way, lupins! From a wild flower to the darling of the exhibition tent, a lot of dedication has gone into making these perfect perennials, with colours ranging from whites and pastels to vibrant bicolours and a range of heights including dwarf varieties that are perfect for pots. Our growers raise only the best cultivars in our Herefordshire nursery, making sure your lupins put on a superb show in your garden and come back stronger every summer.
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Perennials born in Herefordshire, blooming in your garden
Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.
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Lupin FAQs
When is the best time to plant lupins in the UK?
Lupins are best planted from late spring to early summer, after the last frost has passed in your area, but any time of year when the ground is workable and the temperature is mild is fine.
Do lupins need a lot of water?
Like many perennials, lupins like their soil to be consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water them well when they’re newly planted, then ease off once they’re well established, watering regularly only during hot and dry weather.
How tall do lupin plants grow?
Depending on the variety, lupins can grow between 60 to 150cm tall.
Do lupins need support?
Some of the taller lupin varieties may need support to avoid them from flopping over. You can provide support with stakes, ring supports or planting them against a fence or wall.
How do I care for lupin plants?
To get the best from your lupins, feed them with a balanced fertiliser every spring. Deadhead the faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming and mulch around the base of the plant in autumn, to help keep moisture in the soil and weeds out.
When do lupins bloom?
Lupins bloom from May to June and often beyond if you deadhead them. This can vary depending on the variety and the conditions they’re grown in.
