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Lupinus polyphyllus West Country Persian Slipper

Lupinus x polyphyllus West Country Persian Slipper®
Garden Lupin, Large-leaved Lupin, Big-leaved Lupin, Russell Lupin

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After trials in partial shade without success, I tried in the shade where it only gets an hour of morning sun in a cool and sheltered area, and it is superb.

marjo, 02/10/2023

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A superbly colourful novelty, mixing on its large spikes flowers of a vibrant blue-violet with a few white flowers. This new generation lupin resists diseases well and its sturdy stems do not require staking. Its upright habit brings verticality and dynamism to flower beds. It is a hardy perennial plant that prefers non-calcareous soil, but is easy to grow in well-prepared garden soil, even clayey soil.
Flower size
50 cm
Height at maturity
90 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Lupine 'Persian Sliper', from the excellent 'West Country' series, thrusts under the June sun with abundant spikes loaded with intensely blue-violet flowers, punctuated with a few touches of white. This new generation lupine, which does not require staking, excels in perennial borders, bringing a lot of verticality. While this perennial is not difficult to grow, its requirements are clear: it likes sun and deep, moist soil, but dislikes the lime that turns its beautiful palmate leaves yellow.

 

It is commonly accepted that Russell hybrid lupines are hybrids obtained by cross-breeding Lupinus polyphyllus, a perennial plant native to North America, and Lupinus hartwegii, an annual Mexican species. The best of them were patiently selected in the 1930s by a gardener named George Russell, who was passionate about lupines. Since then, other enthusiasts have taken over and dedicated themselves to obtaining robust, floriferous, and very reliable varieties. It is in England that the 'West Country' varieties were born, very recently. Vigorous, disease-resistant, with strong flower stems and large spikes of light and vibrant colored flowers, these lupines are excellent garden plants.

The 'Persian Slipper' lupine is a bushy and vigorous herbaceous perennial plant, forming clumps about 90 cm (35in) tall when in bloom and about 60 cm (24in) wide, with rapid growth. In late spring and early summer, in May-June, it displays abundant spikes, sometimes reaching 50 cm (20in) in length, somewhat rigid but very graphic, densely covered with slightly fragrant pea-like flowers measuring 1 to 3 cm (0 to 1in). The majority of them are almost indigo blue, some are almost white, their combination giving the inflorescence a very bright color. The lush and vibrant green foliage distinguishes itself from other fabaceae by its palmate leaves with at least 5 leaflets radiating from the same petiole. The vegetation disappears in winter and re-emerges in spring.

 

The 'West Country' hybrid lupines are plants with very good hardiness that spread without aggressiveness and prove resistant to diseases. Their only weakness is the attraction they have towards slugs and snails, which will need to be protected against. Perfect in poor, lime-free soil, perennial lupines readily self-seed in suitable gardens. Soften their somewhat rigid silhouettes with plants with rounded curves, such as roses, oriental poppies, in matching colors. They thrive in the company of hollyhocks and peonies, creating beautiful low-maintenance borders. In natural areas, associate them with sainfoin, alfalfa, vetches, and grasses.

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Lupinus polyphyllus West Country Persian Slipper (Flowering) Flowering
Lupinus polyphyllus West Country Persian Slipper (Foliage) Foliage
Lupinus polyphyllus West Country Persian Slipper (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 50 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Lupinus

Species

x polyphyllus

Cultivar

West Country Persian Slipper®

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Garden Lupin, Large-leaved Lupin, Big-leaved Lupin, Russell Lupin

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference853731

Planting and care

The 'West Country Persian Slipper' Lupin thrives in the sun, in partial shade, and even under trees in spring. Place it in light, well-draining, humus-rich, and fresh soil, but devoid of limestone. Its preference is for deep, sandy, slightly acidic soil, in full sun. It is an easy-to-grow perennial that even adapts to clay soils if properly amended. Protect the plant at the base in regions with harsh winters. Remove faded flowers, and the Lupin will bloom again in autumn. Keep the soil moist, especially during prolonged droughts. Be cautious of the leaves, which are sometimes attacked by mildew and root rot (especially if the roots are dry). Lupins can be susceptible to leaf spots, galls, viruses, and their young shoots are often attacked by snails and slugs when vegetation resumes.

Lupins only live for 4 or 5 years. Keep some seeds to obtain occasionally surprising flowering in new colors.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, loose and deep

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowering stems, this will promote a second flowering. If the plant becomes unsightly after flowering, prune it: it will regrow a beautiful clump of fresh foliage.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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