Lupinus 'The Governor'
(Lupin 'The Governor')
Family - Papilionaceae
Category - Biennial, short-lived perennial
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - 90cm
Width - 45cm
Location - The Wedding Ring Border
Description: Clump-forming, herbaceous Perennial with attractive, mid-green, palmate leaves. Upright Racemes of scented, deep purple-blue, pea-like flowers with white flecks are produced from early to midsummer. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
The full name is Lupinus 'The Governor' (Band of Nobles Series)
Flower:
Deep blue-purple, pea-like flowers with white flecks are produced in upright racemes in June and July. The flowers are followed by pale green seed pods that are covered in fine, silky white hair. Lupinus 'The Governor' is similar to L. 'Persian Slipper', but the flowers are slightly more sparse up the racemes.
Flower colour: Blue, white
Flower shape: Pea-like flowers in racemes
Flowering time: June, July
Foliage:
Attractive, mid-green Basal Leaves are palmate with oblanceolate leaflets.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Palmate with oblanceolate leaflets
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Pest and Diseases:
Aphid control may be necessary.
Propagation:
Cuttings, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in moisture retentive, but well drained soil that is neutral to acidic.