West Country Lupin ‘Cashmere Cream’

Available in a recyclable 3 litre pot, the West Country Lupin ‘Cashmere Cream’ is a classic summer bedding plant with pretty grey-green leaves that emerge in April.

From May to July, it will produce tall, upright spikes that are densely packed with creamy-white, pea-like flowers that look beautiful with other fresh greens, whites and blues. These flowers can last up to eight weeks and produce a sweet gentle fragrance.

Hardy in most areas throughout the UK, the Lupinus ‘Cashmere Cream’ is perfect for the middle or back of a summer border, growing to a height of up to 90cm and can excel when used to cover up the last of the fading daffodil foliage.

Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers and protect against frost damage by covering the crown of the plant. Protect young plants from slug and snail attack.

Details

• 3 litre recyclable pot
• Flower colour: White
• Foliage colour: Green
• Height up to 90cm / 3′
• Flowering period: May to July
• Aspect: South-facing or West-facing
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Suitable for beds and borders
• Grown at Gates Garden Centre

Planting

• Full sun or partial shade
• Prefers acidic, well drained, light and sandy soil
• Water pot well before planting and leave to drain
• Dig twice the size of the pot
• Mix in compost and fertiliser to the soil
• Remove pot & place root ball level with the soil
• Top off with compost and fertiliser
• Firm in well and water regularly