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Lupinus 'Persian Slipper'
(Lupin 'Persian Slipper')

Family - Papilionaceae
Category - Biennial, short lived perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - 75cm
Width - 45cm

Description: Clump-forming herbaceous Perennial with attractive, mid-green palmate leaves. Upright Racemes of scented, rich blue, pea-like flowers with white flecks are produced from late spring into early summer. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

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Flower:

Rich blue-violet, pea-like flowers with white flecks are produced in upright racemes in May and June. The flowers are followed by pale green seed pods that are covered in fine, silky white hair.

Flower colour: Blue, white

Flower shape: Pea-like flowers in racemes

Flowering time: May, June

Foliage:

Attractive, mid-green Basal Leaves are palmate with oblanceolate leaflets.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Palmate with oblanceolate leaflets

Pest and Diseases:

Aphid control may be necessary.

Propagation:

Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in moisture-retentive, but well-drained soil that is neutral to acidic.