Lupin

Pea-family spires in candy colours — fixes its own nitrogen.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, acidic

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks hardy lupin varieties proven in UK climates with detailed growing notes for London conditions.

Crocus

Crocus offers large terracotta pots ideal for lupin's deep root systems in London's cool, moist gardens.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK stocks quality spades and forks essential for preparing heavy London clay soil before planting lupins.