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Lupin
Palm-shaped lupin leaves, 28 Sept 2026

Lupin

Lupinus (tbc)

Lupin foliage with its classic palm-shaped leaves. Expect tall flower spikes in early summer. Watch out for slugs in spring.

Part of the border bed, planted out in spring 2026.

Common name
Lupin
Section
Beds
Spot
Garden (border bed)
Soil
Garden soil (tbc)
Options
Potential

Upright flower spikes for a mixed border or cottage-style planting.

From
Grown on from online plugs, or bought from a local independent garden centre, spring 2026
Age
About 1 year
Next repot
Not needed: it's in the ground
Edible
❌ No: Lupin seeds are toxic.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £6

Care & updates

What to expect
Dies back or rests over winter and comes back strong in spring, flowering through summer. Flowers May–Jun.

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