Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades'
Soft pink towers of flowers
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Hereford
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Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades'
- Rocket-shaped spikes packed with bubblegum pink pea-like flowers, shooting upwards from blue-green foliage
- Flowers from May to July
- A low maintenance hardy perennial plant which will add colour to your garden year after year
- Plant in a sunny bed or border as part of a classic cottage garden
- Grows to 1.2m - may need support or to be planted by a wall or fence
- Attractive to bees and butterflies
- Causes discomfort if eaten - wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades' can be planted in a deep 40 cm container, preferring cooler climates around 18°C.
How big does it get?
Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Lupinus 'Legendary Rose Shades' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C, and is hardy across all UK regions.
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