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Lupin Purple Emperor - Lupin hybride
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Lupinus 'Purple Emperor' is a sumptuous novelty, bearing opulent spikes composed of blue-violet and cream-white flowers. These almost tri-coloured inflorescences appear from the beginning of summer, emerging from a beautiful tuft of deeply cut dark green foliage. This perennial new generation lupin is a vigorous cultivar with an early flowering. It will undoubtedly form a centrepiece for perennial borders. It is fairly tolerant of soil conditions, but dislikes excessive limestone.
It is commonly accepted that Russell hybrid lupins are obtained by cross-breeding Lupinus polyphyllus, a perennial plant native to North America, and L. hartwegii, an annual Mexican species. The best of them were patiently selected in the 1930s by a gardener named George Russell, who was passionate about lupins. Since then, other enthusiasts have taken over and dedicated themselves to obtaining robust, floriferous, and reliable varieties.
'Purple Emperor' was recently introduced in England. It is a vigorous and bushy herbaceous perennial, forming clumps measuring 80 to 90cm (32 to 35in) in height when in bloom and 60cm (24in) in width. It has a rapid growth rate. In May-June, it displays voluptuous spikes, sometimes reaching 40cm (16in) in length and 8cm (3in) in diameter. They are somewhat stiff, but extremely sculptural, and are densely adorned with pea-like flowers measuring 1 to 3cm (1in), in solid or bi-coloured shades of mauve, violet, and cream-white. The flowers are slightly fragrant. The intense and opulent green foliage distinguishes it from other legumes by its palmate leaves with a minimum of 5 leaflets radiating from a single petiole.
Hybrid lupins have excellent hardiness. They spread without aggression and prove resistant to diseases. Their only weakness lies in their attractiveness to gastropods. Perfect in poor and light soils, but without limestone, perennial lupins readily self-seed in suitable gardens, providing a profusion of often fragrant spikes in rainbow colours. Soften their somewhat stiff silhouettes with plants with rounded curves, such as roses and oriental poppies, in matching colours. They thrive in the company of hollyhocks and peonies, creating beautiful low-maintenance borders.
Lupinus polyphyllus Purple Emperor - Large-leaved Lupine in pictures
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'Purple Emperor' thrives in the sun, in partial shade, and even under trees in spring. Place it in light, well-drained, humus-rich and moist soil that is low in limestone. Its preference is for deep, sandy, acidic soil in full sun. It is an easy-to-grow perennial that even adapts to clay soils if properly amended. Protect the plant at the base in regions with harsh winters. Remove faded flowers, and it will bloom again in autumn. Keep the soil moist, especially during prolonged droughts. The foliage is sometimes attacked by mildew. Root rot can be a problem, especially if the roots are dry. Lupins can be susceptible to leaf spots, galls, viruses, and their young shoots are often attacked by snails and slugs when vegetation resumes.
Lupins only live for 4 or 5 years. Keep some seeds to obtain occasionally surprising flowering in unprecedented colours.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.