Lupins

You’ve come a long way, lupins! From a wild flower to the darling of the exhibition tent, a lot of dedication has gone into making these perfect perennials, with colours ranging from whites and pastels to vibrant bicolours and a range of heights including dwarf varieties that are perfect for pots. Our growers raise only the best cultivars in our Herefordshire nursery, making sure your lupins put on a superb show in your garden and come back stronger every summer.

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  • 30cm Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Blue' |1L Pot Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Blue'

    Towers of sweet summer blue

    • Grows best in full sun
    • Helps elevate tired beds and borders
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Essential cottage garden plant

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  • 30cm Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Red' |1L Pot Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Red'

    A truly legendary red lupin

    • Appreciates a fully sunny spot
    • Perfect for the back of borders
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Create a cottage garden aesthetic

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  • Top Tall Perennials l Plants for Height and Structure Perennial Bedding
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    Best Perennial Plants for Height & Structure

    The best for backs of borders

    • An array of tall, striking perennial plants
    • Position at the rear of your beds and borders
    • Blooms from May to October
    • Fill your vase with freshly-cut flowers

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  • 30cm Lupin Legendary 'Shades of White' |1L Pot Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin Legendary 'Shades of White'

    Glistening white spires

    • Full sunshine is ideal (at least six hours)
    • A great accent plant for backs of borders
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Deadhead for continual blooming!

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  • 30cm Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Pink' |1L Pot Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin 'Legendary Shades of Pink'

    Towering spires of floral pods

    • A spot in full sunshine is ideal
    • Use as the backdrop in your beds
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Easy to grow and highly versatile

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  • 3 Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades Ball 84' Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin 'Legendary Rose Shades'

    Soft pink towers of flowers

    • Plant in full sun
    • Makes a great patio accent plant
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Attracts bees and butterflies

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  • Lupin Legendary Yellow Shades Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin 'Legendary Yellow Shades'

    A little lupin to go anywhere!

    • Loves full sunshine (six hours or more daily)
    • Compact enough for patio and balcony pots
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Perfect for cut flowers

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  • Lupin West Country Terracotta Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Terracotta'

    A palette of soft pastels

    • Plant somewhere nice and sunny
    • Perfect for sun-soaked borders
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Adds significant architectural elegance

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  • Best Tall Flowers l Perennials for Colour and Height Perennial Bedding
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    Best Tall Flowers | Perennials for Colour and Height

    Take your beds to new heights!

    • Includes all your tall perennial favourites
    • Adds vertical interest to any flower bed
    • Blooms from May to October
    • Features various pollinator-friendly plants

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  • Lupin West Country Desert Sun Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Desert Sun'

    Inject sunshine into your beds

    • Plant it a sunny, sheltered spot
    • An excellent choice for beds and borders
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Strong growth removes need for staking

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  • Lupin West Country Persian Slipper Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Persian Slipper'

    Classic colours with a twist

    • Plant somewhere in full sunshine
    • Perfect for a cottage garden border
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Sweetly-scented blooms

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  • Contemporary Window Box Collection Perennial Bedding
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    Contemporary Window Box Collection

    Modernise your window box game

    • Features trendy perennials (eg. dahlia)
    • Easily fill a window-sized planter
    • Bloom times vary depending on selection
    • Refreshes your home's facade

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  • Lupin West Country Masterpiece Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Masterpiece'

    A genuine work of art

    • Shines brightest in a fully sunny position
    • Looks stunning in a patio planter
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Sturdy stems means no support is needed

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  • Lupin West Country Manhattan Lights Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Manhattan Lights'

    Big, bold, scene-stealing blooms

    • Give your lupin a spot in full sun
    • Works wonderfully as a potted accent plant
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Strong growth (no need for support)

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  • Classic Window Box Collection Perennial Bedding
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    Classic Window Box Collection

    Create an iconic window display

    • Includes perennial fan favourites (eg. lupin)
    • Position in full sun on an outside sill
    • Bloom times vary depending on selection
    • An easy way to attract pollinators

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  • Lupin West Country Gladiator Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Gladiator'

    At my signal, unleash flowers!

    • Growth is best in full sunshine
    • Plant in patio containers or mixed beds
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Wind-resistant and easy to grow

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  • Lupin West Country 'Beefeater' Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Beefeater'

    Incredibly intense red hues

    • Sunny positions in the garden are best
    • Pop at the back of the border for impact
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Makes for wonderful cut flowers

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  • Lupin West Country Salmon Star Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Salmon Star'

    The ombre-coloured lupin

    • Plant in sunshine (at least six hours daily)
    • Makes a lovely addition to sunny balconies
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Ideal for cut flower arrangement

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  • Lupin West Country Rachel de Thame Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Rachel de Thame'

    The candy-striped lupin

    • Full sun is preferable (six hours daily)
    • An excellent pick for cottage garden schemes
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Bold bicolours for maximum impact

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  • Lupin West Country Red Rum Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Red Rum'

    Spears of shining crimson

    • Where to plant? Why, full sun, of course!
    • Plant in a patio pot for maximum impact
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Boasts good disease resistance

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  • Lupin West Country Tequila Flame Perennial Bedding
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    Lupin West Country 'Tequila Flame'

    Brings the fire to your borders!

    • At least six hours of sun daily (full sun)
    • An ideal centrepiece for borders or pots
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Gently fragrant flowers

    Currently out of stock

Hereford

Meet Jack

Perennials born in Herefordshire, blooming in your garden

Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.

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Which lupin?

Which lupin?

Lupins never used to look this good - you’ve got George Russel’s 1912 experiments to thank for the closely packed flowers and eyecatching colours, and Sarah Conibear taking up the baton more recently with her jawdroppingly perfect ombre or bicoloured West Country Lupins. ‘Legendary’ lupins do what they say on the tin, with classic colours, reliable performance and strong growth year after year.

Planting schemes and partners

Planting schemes and partners

Don’t even think of planting a cottage garden without some lupins dotted amongst the borders to provide pops of colour. They’re also impressive planted in drifts of a single colour or two and certainly good enough to showcase in a patio pot. Rich in pollen and nectar, lupins are also a fantastic way to attract bees and butterflies to a wildlife garden.

Growing tips

Growing tips

Lupins are easy to grow - plant them in a sunny or partly shaded position away from strong winds, and feed and water them regularly until they’re fully established. Deadhead them as the flowers fade to get a second flush later in the season. It’s easy to get more lupins by collecting the seeds - just wait until the flowers have finished and shake them into an envelope, then plant again in the spring.

Lupin FAQs

When is the best time to plant lupins in the UK?

Lupins are best planted from late spring to early summer, after the last frost has passed in your area, but any time of year when the ground is workable and the temperature is mild is fine.

Do lupins need a lot of water?

Like many perennials, lupins like their soil to be consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water them well when they’re newly planted, then ease off once they’re well established, watering regularly only during hot and dry weather.

How tall do lupin plants grow?

Depending on the variety, lupins can grow between 60 to 150cm tall.

Do lupins need support?

Some of the taller lupin varieties may need support to avoid them from flopping over. You can provide support with stakes, ring supports or planting them against a fence or wall.

How do I care for lupin plants?

To get the best from your lupins, feed them with a balanced fertiliser every spring. Deadhead the faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming and mulch around the base of the plant in autumn, to help keep moisture in the soil and weeds out.

When do lupins bloom?

Lupins bloom from May to June and often beyond if you deadhead them. This can vary depending on the variety and the conditions they’re grown in.

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