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Lupins ok in pots until the autumn?
I sowed Lupin seed (Festival Mixed) earlier this year and pleased to say some are already showing flower spikes and are planted in the garden.
I've got some still in 2L pots (some with flower spikes appearing) but I want to plant them where I've got a group of penstemons about to flower, so I don't want to disturb them atm.
I know lupins don't like to be moved once planted, so I was wondering if I re pot the lupins into say 5L pots, will they be ok to plant out October time?
Billericay - Essex
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I would re-pot them but keep them in pots until next spring before planting out. That way you can more easily protect the new shoots from slugs etc. and will end up with much better plants.
Good point Bob - I'd forgotten that lupins are slug fodder!
I'll put them in 5L pots and park them somewhere suitable until next spring - only 9 months to go
Thanks!
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
This gardening lark is all about planning and patience isn't it Pete!
As they are showing flower spikes, the re-potting will allow them to put on a good show this year so you should get some enjoyment from them over the next few weeks.
It sure is Bob.
Back in the dark winter months we plan it all out in our heads and it all seems entirely feasible, then nature steps in
A few years ago I wouldn't have given lupins a 2nd thought. But one appeared from nowhere in a prominent position in my garden a couple of years ago and it put on a such fantastic display I thought I'd give them a go. It never appeared again so I guess it went the same way as my delphiniums always do
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Pete8 you really have to keep a watch for the new growth in Spring and protect as soon as seen or they will never get a chance to grow, slugs love both lupins and delphiniums.