Botanical name
Lupinus ‘Persian Slipper’
Other names
Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’
Genus
Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Persian Slipper’ _ ‘Persian Slipper’ is a vigorous, compact, upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, mid- to bright green leaves and large, erect, terminal racemes of white-flecked, deep blue flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
COLOUR
Flower
Deep-blue in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage more flowers. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Lupinus ‘Persian Slipper’ (Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in light, moderately fertile, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soil (sandy soil is best for flowering) in full sun or partial shade. Will not tolerate shade or chalky soil. May need staking.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
