Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome'
Lupin
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Lupin (Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome') - Description
Very striking, bold upright spikes dense with pea-like flowers. Dwarf plants 2' tall, with brightly colored blooms in spring. Not well adapted to hot, humid weather.
Lupin (Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome') - Blooming
Showy clusters of pea like flowers borne in spike like panicles or whorls. Consist of an upright petal, two side petals, and two lower petals that are joined at base.
Lupin (Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome') - Growth
Annuals, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs with palmate leaves. Grows best in full sun or partial shade, and sites where summers are cool.
Lupin (Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome') - Planting
Propagate by seeds sown in individual pots and transplant with care. Soak seeds 24 hours before sowing. Can also propagate with cuttings from shoots at the base of plants in spring. Species self-seed.
Lupin (Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome') - Pest
Common problems include Southern blight, fungal and bacterial spots, powdery mildew, downy mildew, stem rot, rust, and damping off.
Lupin (Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome') - Interesting facts
Seeds can cause harsh stomach upset if ingested.
Lupin (Lupinus x 'Garden Gnome') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in sandy, slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
