Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The tree lupin, Lupinus arboreus, is a beautiful evergreen shrub, bearing silky shoots and grey-green leaves. From late spring to summer, fragrant yellow, sometimes blue, flowers appear. These are similar to the cultivated varieties of lupin but are held in looser panicles. As with cultivated lupins, Lupinus arboreus flowers are attractive to bumblebees.

A white-flowered cultivar of the tree lupin, Lupinus arboreus 'Snow Queen' produces white, fragranced blooms that flush to an icy purple as they mature. For best results, grow Lupinus arboreus 'Snow Queen' in full sun and well-drained soil.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyes
Divideyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Lupinus ‘Snow queen’ and wildlife

Lupinus ‘Snow queen’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Lupinus ‘Snow queen’ poisonous?

Lupinus ‘Snow queen’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Lupinus 'Snow Queen'
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