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Lupinus West Country Manhattan Lights

Lupinus West Country Manhattan Lights
Garden Lupin, Large-leaved Lupin, Big-leaved Lupin, Russell Lupin

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3 lupins received in perfect condition despite the start of the heatwave and within 48 hours. Thank you.

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The West Country Manhattan Lights Lupin, a hybrid bush with large bicolour flowers, yellow and purple.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

The Lupin West Country Manhattan Lights is a bush hybrid with a sturdy habit. These tall spikes are a classic for summer borders. From late spring to mid-summer, tall stems bear spikes composed of large bicolored flowers, bright yellow and purple.

It is an evergreen plant that spreads rapidly without aggressiveness. Originating from Colombia, this perennial has beautiful light green foliage. At maturity, the plant can reach a height of 60 to 80 cm (24 to 32in).

The Lupinus is a lovely alpine plant. It brings cheerfulness to rockeries and borders. It will enhance your homes by placing it in a vase. It is a plant that attracts hummingbirds. It is toxic if consumed.

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Lupinus West Country Manhattan Lights (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to July
Fragrance slightly scented
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate fast

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Lupinus

Cultivar

West Country Manhattan Lights

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

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

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

The Lupinus West Country Manhattan Lights thrives in the sun. Place it in a rich, well-draining, deep and slightly acidic soil. It is a perennial that is easy to grow. Perform a pruning after flowering to rejuvenate the foliage. The Lupinus can be prone to powdery mildew and aphids.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

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

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded flowers regularly to prevent the plant from unnecessarily exhausting itself to produce seeds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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