Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot

Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.

At a glance

• Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 90–100 cm tall × 50 cm wide
• Position: Full Sun or Light Dappled Shade; Moist but Well-Drained Soil
• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Beneficial Pollinators
• Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot

The detail

Few plants add summer height & drama like Lupin Legendary Shades.

Garden Lupin produces bold, upright spires of densely packed flowers in striking shades of blue, red, rose-pink, white & yellow. Each flower spike rises above neat mounds of palmate blue-green foliage, creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly display from late spring into summer. Perfect for mixed borders, containers & cottage gardens, these herbaceous perennials bring colour, structure & wildlife appeal season after season.

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

Frequently asked

Will it come back next year?

Yes — Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.

Is it really bee-friendly?

Yes — Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ 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?

Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.