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Lupinus cruickshankii Sunrise - Annual Lupin Seeds

Lupinus cruickshankii Sunrise
Lupin de Cruickshank

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These lupins do not flower at all for a long period, as advertised, but only in June, like all lupins. Furthermore, their colour does not resemble the photo, but they lean towards violet-white. In short, not at all what I was expecting.

Agnes B., 29/08/2018

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Lupinus cruckshankii 'Sunrise' is a very attractive annual lupin, that offers an abundance of long-lasting, fragrant blooms. The medium-sized plants produce graceful spikes in soft tones of azure blue, golden yellow and white. Grow close to the house to make the most of their subtle perfume in the evening! It thrives in full sun, in light, sandy, even poor soils, preferably acidic.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
21 days
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Sowing period February to April
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Flowering time May to October
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Description

Lupinus cruckshankii 'Sunrise' is a very attractive annual lupin, that offers an abundance of long-lasting, fragrant blooms. The medium-sized plants produce graceful spikes in soft tones of azure blue, golden yellow and white. Grow close to the house to make the most of their subtle perfume in the evening! It thrives in full sun, in light, sandy, even poor soils, preferably acidic.

The lupin is a genus that encompasses 200 to 1000 species, native to the American continent. They are either annual or perennial, herbaceous or woody-based. Lupins are often grown as a food source throughout the world. This does not apply to ornamental varieties however, as most contain high levels of alkaloids in their seeds and are highly toxic. Lupinus cruckshankii 'Sunrise' grows to about 90 cm tall in full bloom for a spread of 60-70 cm. From May until the first frosts, it displays upright spikes over bluish green foliage; they feature whorls of sweet pea-like blooms in harmonious shades of azure blue, yellow and white. These are followed by pods containing several large seeds that are easy to sow. Lupin roots capture atmospheric nitrogen, transforming it into fertilizing elements that are useful for enriching poor soils, making it a valuable green manure.

Lupins are a cottage garden favourite, bringing a wonderful verticality and structure to the flower garden. Annual lupins are perfect for poor, light, sandy and acidic soils where they will self-sow easily, offering a profusion of fragrant spikes in summer. They thrive in the company of hollyhocks and peonies, forming attractive, maintenance-free flowerbeds. In natural settings, combine them with sainfoin, Sidalcea hartwegii or ornamental grasses. In more formal settings, terraces or patios, pair them with nasturtiums, geraniums, and dwarf dahlias for example.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time May to October
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 20 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Lupinus

Species

cruickshankii

Cultivar

Sunrise

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Lupin de Cruickshank

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Direct sow from May as lupins are very tolerant to transplanting. Bury the seeds 6 mm deep in well-loosened soil at 30 cm intervals. The ideal temperature for germination is 20-30°C. Germination usually takes 18 to 25 days. It is not necessary to thin out the seedlings. Lupins give good results in any good garden soil, but prefer deep, well-drained to sandy, acidic soil and a sunny position.

Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Germination time (days) 21 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Slope
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Drainant, riche
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