Top Travel Questions – Answered

What do you do with lupins after they bloom?

Deadhead lupins once flowers have faded and you should be rewarded with a second flush of flowers. In autumn, cut lupins right back to the ground after collecting seed. Lupins are not long-lived plants – expect to replace plants after about six years.

Do you cut back lupins when they have finished flowering?

After flowering, lupins can be deadheaded to enable growth on the flowering side-shoots. Once all flowers have faded and the plant dies off in the autumn, the plant can be cut back to the base. When can I cut back my lupins? It is best to cut back lupins once the flowers have begun to fade.

Does Lupin come back every year?

Lupins are perennial (i.e. they come up year after year) shrubs which start into growth after the last frosts, produce their first flush of flowers in late May / June and can continue flowering into early August if dead-headed correctly (see below).

Do you cut back lupins in autumn?

When should you cut back lupins? You should carefully deadhead lupins once their flowers have faded or died. BBC’s Gardener’s World states: “In autumn, cut lupins right back to the ground after collecting seed. “Lupins are not long-lived plants – expect to replace plants after about six years.”

What do you do with lupins in the winter?

To help lupins in containers survive winter:

  1. Move containers to a sheltered spot over winter, where they won’t be exposed to really harsh weather.
  2. Protect them from excess winter rain by standing them in the lee of a wall or in a coldframe or greenhouse.


Do lupine plants spread?

Lupines are deep rooted and do not spread except through re-seeding. Seeds will not come true to the original variety planted, but will eventually revert to blue-violet and white.

Can you move lupins?

Re: Moving Lupins



completely the wrong time of year to do it, but if you must move them give them a good soak and after a while move them with a good rootball, if you can. Water them in well in their new home, and erect some shade for them if it is sunny.

When can I transplant lupins?

6) Lupines will self-seed, and you can divide them in the spring, but not in the fall. If you wish to save the seeds to sow at another time, wait for the green seed pods to turn brown and dry out.

Does lupine transplant well?

Lupine transplants are sometimes sold in plastic pots, but these may not transplant well. Lupine has a long taproot that easily breaks during transplanting, which is why plantable peat pots are preferred.

Do lupins grow well in pots?

Growing in pots and containers



They will grow very well in a large container. Put a piece of broken crock over the drainage hole to prevent silt blocking the hole. Fill with good quality loam-based compost mixed with a little horticultural grit to improve the drainage.

Will lupines reseed themselves?

Lupines reproduce by self-seeding, but relying on self-seeding isn’t recommended when you want to replicate the qualities of a particular ornamental lupine.

Do lupins multiply?

The easiest way to propagate lupins is by taking basal cuttings in spring. Lupins will also self-seed in the garden, so lifting the seedlings with a garden trowel and potting them on, in is also a great way to generate new plants.

Where do you prune lupins?

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With her a flower stamp finish flowering it is time to remove it because you don't want there producing lots of seed because if it produces other seed.

How do you reseed lupine?

Lay the seeds on top of the soil, spacing the seeds 12 inches apart. Cover the seeds with 1/8 inch of soil and sprinkle water over the planting area. Keep the soil moist throughout the germination process. It takes 15 to 75 days for lupine sprouts to appear when the soil is 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

How do I save lupin seeds for next year?

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So yeah just leave those and then once they're dry remove all the husks.

Can I grow lupins from their seed pods?

Yes! Lupins can be easily grown from the pods left behind after their vibrant flower display.

How do you deadhead lupins?

They look like furry pea pods. You then follow the stem down to where they meet with some new growth and snip! Use a pair of sharp secateurs, scissors or a sharp knife to dead head your flower spike leaving the leaves well alone. You can continue to deadhead your lupins throughout the summer.

How do you take care of Lupine?

LUPINE CARE



After planting lupines, keep the soil evenly moist to ensure good root development. Once your plants are deeply rooted, they can tolerate drier conditions and will only need water during periods of drought. Applying a layer of mulch will help lock in soil moisture and keep the roots cool.

How do you deadhead lupins UK?

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So let's get these removed. So what we do we take our spike follow down the stem until it meets a leaf. And then we take our knife. And we just give it a chop.

Can Lupin seeds be found in battered foods?

Lupin is in the same plant family as peanuts. Its seeds are crushed to make flour, which is found in speciality bread, battered foods and pastry products like pies and pizzas.

Which foods contain lupins?

Lupin may be found in products such as pasta, chocolate spreads, vegetarian sausage, sauces, stews, baked onion rings, salads, lupin hummus spreads, ice creams, antipasto, bread, rolls, biscuits and baked goods (e.g. cookies, cakes).

Is Lupin a peanut?

Lupin (also spelled lupine) is a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts. Lupin beans are a traditional food in Mediterranean cuisine.