How to Grow Chandelier
Lupinus polyphyllus
Your complete guide to growing Chandelier.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Chandelier
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Chandelier
✓ Good companions
Natural pest deterrent, repels mosquitoes and ants
Attract beneficial insects and provide structural support without competition
Repels pests with aromatic oils and attracts pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attract pollinators
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other common garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attract butterflies and beneficial pollinators, complement bloom time
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Strong allelopathic properties suppress growth of most other plants
Allelopathic chemicals inhibit germination and growth of nearby plants
