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Lupinus polyphyllus West Country Tequila Flame

Lupinus x polyphyllus West Country Tequila Flame®
Garden Lupin, Large-leaved Lupin, Big-leaved Lupin, Russell Lupin

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Great disappointment as despite regular watering, the leaves languished and then disappeared, the future may bring a good surprise.

Bernadette, 23/11/2023

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One of the best varieties of the West Country series; this new generation lupin offers spikes of bicolour flowers, in a beautiful combination of red-pink and soft yellow, a superb colour under the June sun. Its generous and prolonged flowering is carried by strong stems that withstand bad weather. Its upright habit adds verticality to flower beds, and its colour brings vibrancy to homemade bouquets. It is a hardy perennial plant, suitable for non-calcareous soil and sunny locations.
Flower size
50 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Lupin 'Tequilla Flame' is one of the best varieties of the excellent 'West Country' series. With vigorous growth, very floriferous, and spared from diseases, this new generation lupin bears spikes of bicolored flowers, in a warm combination of red-pink and soft yellow. This early, generous, and prolonged flowering is carried by strong stems that withstand inclement weather. Its tall torches, echoing the bright June sun, bring verticality to perennial borders and are perfect for bouquets. Give this robust perennial a sunny exposure and a deep, cool, limestone-free soil, or its beautiful palmate leaves may turn yellow.

 

It is commonly accepted that Russell hybrid lupins are hybrids obtained by crossing Lupinus polyphyllus, a perennial plant native to North America, and Lupinus 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 very reliable varieties. It is in England that the 'West Country' varieties were recently born. Vigorous, resistant to diseases, with strong flower stems and large spikes of light and vibrant colored flowers, these lupins are excellent garden plants. All these plants belong to the Fabaceae family.

The 'Tequila Flame' lupin is a bushy and vigorous herbaceous perennial, forming clumps of about 60-70 cm (24-28in) in height when in flower and about 50 cm (20in) wide in the space of 3-4 years. In late spring and early summer, in May-June, it displays plump spikes, sometimes reaching 50 cm (20in) in length, with a somewhat stiff but very graphic appearance, densely covered with pea flowers measuring 1 to 3 cm (0 to 1in). Half of them are a rich and intense red-pink, while the others are variegated with red and soft yellow. The floral buds, white-pink in color, open from the base of the spike towards its tip. The nectar-rich lupin flowers attract many pollinating insects. The lush foliage, with a vibrant green color, distinguishes itself from other Fabaceae plants with its palmate leaves, each with at least 5 leaflets radiating from the same petiole. The vegetation disappears in winter and reappears in spring.

 

The 'West Country' hybrid lupins are plants with very good hardiness that spread without aggression and prove resistant to diseases. Their only weakness is their attractiveness to slugs and snails, which will need to be protected against. Perfect in poor soils, but devoid of limestone, perennial lupins readily self-seed in suitable gardens and provide a good source of food for bees and butterflies. 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. In natural areas, associate them with sainfoin, alfalfa, perennial peas, and grasses. This 'West Country Tequila Flame' variety pairs particularly well with the 'Red Rum' and 'Polar Princess' lupins, in red and white.

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Lupinus polyphyllus West Country Tequila Flame (Flowering) Flowering
Lupinus polyphyllus West Country Tequila Flame (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 50 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Lupinus

Species

x polyphyllus

Cultivar

West Country Tequila Flame®

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Garden Lupin, Large-leaved Lupin, Big-leaved Lupin, Russell Lupin

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference853771

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Planting and care

The 'West Country Tequila Flame' Lupin thrives in sunlight, partial shade, and even under trees in spring. Place it in light, well-draining, humus-rich, and limestone-free soil. It prefers deep, sandy, slightly acidic soil in full sun. It is an easy-to-grow perennial that can even adapt to clay soils if properly amended. Protect the plant at the base in regions with harsh winters. Remove faded flowers, and the Lupin will bloom again in autumn. Keep the soil moist, especially during prolonged droughts. Be cautious of leaves, which can sometimes be attacked by mildew and root rot (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 they start growing again.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, loose and deep

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowering stems, this will promote a new flowering. If the plant becomes unsightly after flowering, prune it; it will reform a beautiful cluster of fresh foliage.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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