Lupin ‘Legendary Blue’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lupin ‘Legendary Blue’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lupin ‘Legendary Blue’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering may to july. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: ~90 cm tall × 50 cm wide
- Flowering: May to July (with potential second flush after deadheading)
- Position: Full Sun or Light Dappled Shade, Moist but Well-Drained Soil
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
These classic perennials erupt in vertical spikes of densely packed pea-like flowers in a stunning range of colours—intense blue-violet, brilliant red, soft rose-pink, pure white and cheerful yellow—each rising elegantly above lush palmate foliage. Blooming from late spring through midsummer, their upright form provides architectural structure, vivid seasonal colour, and wildlife value, making them a must-have for cottage borders, pollinator gardens, and layered planting schemes.
Arriving as robust, well-rooted 1L plants grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery, the Legendary Lupins establish quickly and flower strongly in their first season. Long-lasting and dependable, they not only enrich borders and containers with vertical accents but also attract bees, butterflies, and pollinators to the garden. With just light care—deadheading to extend blooms—they’ll reward you with vibrant displays year after year. Delivered in 100% plastic-free, gift-ready packaging, they’re as sustainable as they are spectacular.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | ~90 cm tall × 50 cm wide |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun or Light Dappled Shade, Moist but Well-Drained Soil |
| Flowering | May to July (with potential second flush after deadheading) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Large Containers, Seasonal Displays |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lupin ‘Legendary Blue’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from may to july (with potential second flush after deadheading). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lupin ‘Legendary Blue’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.