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
    From £8
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    Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Blue'

    Towers of sweet summer blue

    • Happy in full sun to partial shade
    • Perfect to create interest at the back of borders
    • Flowers May to July
    • Essential cottage garden plant

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  • 30cm Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Red' |1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
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    Lupin Legendary 'Shades of Red'

    A truly legendary red lupin

    • Incredibly vibrant red flowers from early summer
    • Create a Cottage Garden aesthetic
    • Towers 90cm tall–perfect for the back of borders
    • Buy a mature plant ready to shoot up!

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  • 30cm Lupin Legendary 'Shades of White' |1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
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    Lupin Legendary 'Shades of White'

    Grow a skyline of glistening white spires

    • Glistening white towers of lupin blooms
    • A real bee's favourite!
    • Towers 90cm tall–perfect for the back of borders
    • Buy a mature plant ready to shoot up!

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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 Pink' |1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Lupin 'Legendary Shades of Pink'

    Legends are pink

    • Towering spires of sweet pink floral pods
    • Create a Cottage Garden aesthetic
    • Towers 90cm tall–perfect for the back of borders
    • Buy a mature plant ready to shoot up!

    Currently out of stock

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

    Soft pink towers of flowers

    • Bubblegum pink blooms clustered on rocket shaped spikes
    • Flowers from May to July
    • A cottage garden essential!
    • Attracts bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

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

    A palette of soft pastels

    • A mix of pink, peach and orange-red flowers packed on sturdy stems
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Perfect for a sunny border
    • Sweetly scented flowers

    Currently out of stock

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

    The sunny little lupin that goes anywhere!

    • Bright yellow bell-shaped flowers clustered on upright stems
    • Flowers from May to June
    • Loves a sunny border, compact enough for pots
    • Perfect for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Persian Slipper Perennial Bedding
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    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Persian Slipper'

    Classic lupin colours with a twist

    • Deep violet blue and white bicoloured flowers
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Perfect for a cottage garden border
    • Sweetly scented

    Currently out of stock

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

    This bold coloured lupin is a work of art

    • Rich purple flowers with orange accents
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Plant in a patio pot for maximum impact
    • Sturdy stems need no support

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Manhattan Lights Perennial Bedding
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    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Manhattan Lights'

    The big, bold lupin that doesn't hide its light!

    • The ultimate contrast of vibrant purple and soft yellow flowers
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • A statement plant in any border or container
    • Strong growth needs no support

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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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  • 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

    Currently out of stock

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

    At my signal, unleash flowers!

    • Warm coral pink and yellow flowers packed on sturdy stems
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Plant in patio containers or mixed beds
    • Wind resistant and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

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

    The sunny yellow lupin that needs no staking

    • Bold yellow and white bicoloured flowers packed on sturdy stems
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Loves a sunny border
    • Perfect for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Red Rum Perennial Bedding
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    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Red Rum'

    It's won as many awards as its namesake!

    • Deep crimson flowers packed on tall spikes
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Plant in a patio pot for maximum impact
    • Sturdy stems need no support

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Tequila Flame Perennial Bedding
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    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Tequila Flame'

    Brings the fire to your borders!

    • Spicy red and yellow flowers packed tightly on tall stems
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • An ideal centrepiece for borders or pots
    • Perfect for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Salmon Star Perennial Bedding
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    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Salmon Star'

    The ombre coloured lupin

    • Lilac buds opening to peach, pink, orange and yellow shades blooms
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Show them off in a pot or mid-border
    • Perfect for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Rachel de Thame Perennial Bedding
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    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Rachel de Thame'

    The candy striped lupin

    • Candy pink and white striped flowers
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Perfect for a cottage garden border
    • Sweetly scented

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Beefeater Perennial Bedding
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    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Beefeater'

    Eats no beef, will not guard your crown. It is red though.

    • Punchy ruby red flowers, lightly flecked with yellow
    • Late spring-early summer flowering from May to June
    • Loves a sunny border
    • Perfect for cut 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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