Lupinus Arboreus Lavender Spires | 2 Litre Pot

Extremely free-flowering in early summer. Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection in colder areas) This new form is noted for its profusion of flower spikes, which top the bushy, semi-evergreen mound of grey-green palmate foliage from early to midsummer. A delightful mound-forming flowering shrub, it flourishes in sunny spots with well-drained soils, so will make a stylish addition to coastal and gravel gardens as well as cottage style planting schemes, or those with a more unstructured feel. Garden care: Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers to form and after flowering has finished, cut back the plant by around 3/4 to encourage a flush of bushy new growth. Frost hardy, it may not survive cold winters where the temperature drops below -5C.