Lupin Plant ‘Legendary Red Shades’
- Tall flower spires in vibrant red shades
- Cottage garden favourites
- Adds height and interest to summer borders
- Very popular with butterflies and bees
Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ makes a big impact in a summer border, with its tall flower spires in vibrant red shades adding a dramatic splash of colour to cottage garden planting schemes. It’s also stunning in contemporary planting schemes, teamed with ornamental grasses, and the vivid flowers will bring bees buzzing to your garden!
How you will receive your plants:
Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your garden ready plug plants in plug trays in a box. These are designed to keep your plants secure and to prevent damage in transit.
Can’t plant straight away?
If you aren’t able to plant your plugs up straight away then ensure they stay moist. You can place your plugs on a saucer or tray of shallow water so they are able to stay hydrated. Aim to have your plugs planted within 3 days.
Planting tips and hints:
Planting in containers: Sprinkle a layer of stone or gravel in the bottom of the container to aid drainage. Use a high-quality young plant or general-purpose compost space the plugs evenly with enough space to allow the plants to grow. Mix in a slow-release granular fertiliser in the compost before planting to provide plenty of nutrients. Water thoroughly once planted up. Continue to water every 3-5 days and don’t allow the container to dry out.
Planting in the ground:Â Dig a hole approximately twice as deep and 3 times as wide as the plant, if your soil is heavy mix in well-rotted farmyard manure or soil conditioner to ensure good drainage. Gently compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.
Feeding and aftercare: Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Deadhead faded flowers, cutting the flower spikes down to the base to encourage a second flush of flowers. Cut back to ground level in autumn after flowering has finished.
*Planting and flowering months below are subject to seasonal weather conditions.
