Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) – care guide

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Lupinus polyphyllus

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Common name: Garden lupin
Taxonomy: Family: Fabaceae · Genus: Lupinus

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Lupinus

Watermedium

Lightfull sun

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-30 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Lupinus tip: Likes acidic, loose, not-too-rich soil; it yellows in limy ground.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Lupinus

🐐Sheep, goat severe🐴Horse moderate🐰Rabbit, rodent moderate🐮Cattle moderate🐷Pig moderate🐱Cat mild🐶Dog mild🧒Human (child) milddetails →

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Garden lupin – what to know

Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) – family: Fabaceae, genus: Lupinus. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -30 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Lupinus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Garden lupin?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Garden lupin need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Garden lupin get?

Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Garden lupin toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Garden lupin flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Lupinus: Typical flowering time: June, July.

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