Lupinus 'The Governor' (Band of Nobles Series)
Lupin
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to July
- Flower colour: blue and white
- Other features: the seeds can cause severe discomfort if ingested
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Blue, pea-like flowers with white standards that are sometimes streaked with purple, open from the base of the flower spike over several weeks from early summer and create a handsome, yet elegant effect. The fresh, green foliage forms a neat mound that maintains a good shape through summer. - Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.
- Eventual Height: 1.2m
- Eventual Spread: 0.6m