Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Lupinus ‘The Governor’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.Hardiness
Lupin ‘The Governor’ Band of Nobles Series is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Lupinus ‘The Governor’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.8m and will spread up to 0.4m.
Flowering
Lupinus ‘The Governor’ produces purple flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to July.
Foliage
Lupin ‘The Governor’ Band of Nobles Series is a deciduous plant and produces green foliage you should deadhead this plant regularly to promote new flowers coming through.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Lupinus ‘The Governor’ can have problems with Slugs and aphids, it can also be vulnerable to certain diseases such as Leaf Spot and Powdery mildews. It is also known to attract bees and is toxic to cats, dogs, horses and people.
Soil Requirements
Lupin ‘The Governor’ Band of Nobles Series likes a soil that won’t hold on to much water, it doesn’t like sitting in the wet and it cannot handle alkaline soil so requires either neutral or acidic.