Lupinus ‘Legendary Yellow Shades’ — Hardy Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lupinus ‘Legendary Yellow Shades’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with tall spires in shades of yellow and cream and flowering june 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: 90cm × 60cm
- Flowering: June to July (second flush possible if deadheaded)
- Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, pollinating insects
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Lupinus ‘Legendary Yellow Shades’ is upright clump-forming with palmate foliage, settles happily into cottage gardens, herbaceous borders, mixed plantings, wildlife gardens.
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
| Botanical name | Lupinus 'Legendary Yellow Shades' |
| Mature size | 90cm × 60cm |
| Growth habit | Upright clump-forming with palmate foliage |
| Position | Full Sun to Light Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic — avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils |
| Watering | Regular during establishment; moderate once mature |
| Flowering | June to July (second flush possible if deadheaded) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, pollinating insects |
| Best for | Cottage gardens, herbaceous borders, mixed plantings, wildlife gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lupinus ‘Legendary Yellow Shades’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from june to july (second flush possible if deadheaded). Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lupinus ‘Legendary Yellow Shades’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Lupinus ‘Legendary Yellow Shades’ prefers full sun to light partial shade, which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
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.