Lupins are perennial, winter-hardy ornamental perennials that are very easy to care for and do not have any great demands on the location or soil. If you provide a particularly favorable location, the perennial will thank you with abundant flowers.
Which location do lupins prefer for optimal growth?
The ideal location for lupins is a sunny, wind-protected and airy place with loose, slightly sandy soil. Avoid waterlogging and plant the lupins at a distance of 50 cm for optimal air circulation and he althy growth.
Flowers in the right location
In order for the lupine to produce many flowers, it needs sun. This applies to outdoor plants as well as to lupins in pots. A favorable location should offer these conditions:
- As sunny as possible
- Protected from the wind but airy
- Loose soil
- No waterlogging
Lupins also thrive in partial shade, but then remain small. Make sure that the plants receive at least three hours of direct sunlight per day.
Demands on the soil
Lupins are soil improvers and are therefore also used as green manure. The ornamental plants can even cope with compacted soil because the long roots penetrate almost any substrate.
If the soil is nice and loose and a little sandy, the lupine thrives particularly well. If the soil is hard, mix in some sand so that the perennial grows more densely and produces more flowers.
The lupine cannot tolerate waterlogging. Irrigation and rain water should definitely be able to drain away.
Don’t plant too close together
When planting in the garden, keep a distance of 50 centimeters. Then the air can circulate between the leaves. This prevents the occurrence of mildew and protects against viral infections.
Tips & Tricks
If you can't really offer the lupine a place protected from the wind, protect the flower spikes from breaking off. Tie them to support posts (€14.00 on Amazon) or buy special planting frames that give the stems enough support even in drafts.
