More about the plant below:
Permanent lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus)
category : perennials
position : sun
height : up to 1.8 m
frost resistance : to -30 ° C
reaction soil : slightly acidic, acidic
preferences soil : fertile, light, permeable, low in calcium
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : blue, white, pink, yellow, red, purple, orange
shape : upright, bushy
period flowering : June-July
seeding : spring
reproduction:sowing, division of clumps, herbaceous cuttings
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, balconies, cut flowers, terraces
pace of growth : fast
Persistent lupine - silhouetteForm of lupine growthLupine standLupine - carePermanent lupine - silhouette
Lupine was brought to Europe from North America at the beginning of the 19th century. Both perennial and annual varieties are found in cultivation. The cultivation forms of the perennial persistent lupine predominate in the gardens. Group plantings consisting of different varieties of this elegant perennial look the most effective.
The so-called papillary bacteria that live on the roots. Thanks to their activity, plants are able to accumulate nitrogen, which in turn makes them an ideal material for green manure.However, for this purpose it is better to sow one-year lupins.
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Lupine growth form
Perennial lupine reaches a height of 80 to 120 cm, of which the inflorescences themselves occupy about 50 cm.Depending on the variety, the flowers turn white, purple, pink, red or yellow, and bicolor varieties are often found.The flowers bloom from late May to early August, the first buds are always opening. the lowest part of the inflorescence. It is also worth paying attention to the decorative finger-shaped, blue-green lupine leaves.
Lupine stand
Lupine feels best in sunny positions in moderately moist and not very fertile ground.
Lupine - care
Lupine is recommended to be planted in spring, because autumn seedlings do not always adopt or adopt badly.Plants pruned immediately after flowering re-bloom, opening them in September and October.
To support flower formation, the crops should be fed a moderate dose of compost during pruning. Too much fertilization has the negative effect of making plants more susceptible to diseases and pests.Lupine is the fastest to multiply by sowing seeds, division is not recommended due to the pile structure of the roots.
