Flowers
Lupinus 'Noble Maiden'
Lupin
Spectacular spires of dense, creamy-white, pea-like flowers above mounds of palmate green foliage. Popular perennial for cottage gardens and mixed herbaceous borders. Makes a good cut flower and can last up to a week. The cream white flowers will tolerate dappled shade to brighten a shady corner.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Height
- 1.2m
- Spread
- 60cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Soak seeds for 2 days before planting. Sow inside 5-10mm deep. Seeds require 20-30°c to germinate, start off in a propagator or sealed polythene bag on a windowsill. Be patient, can take 3-4 weeks to germinate. Prick out to individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and transplant to final position 50cm apart after the frosts have passed.
Aftercare
Cut down faded flower spikes, then water and feed to get a second flush of blooms.
Gallery
Ref. SEL008