Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ — Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ — Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Legendary Red Shades’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering june to july. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: June to July
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
This striking Lupin from the Legendary Series produces tall, impressive flower spikes in rich red shades, creating a truly spectacular display in any garden setting. A classic English garden perennial, the Legendary Red Shades lupin is easy to grow, low maintenance, and delivers vibrant colour year after year.
The dense, upright flower spikes emerge from attractive palmate foliage, making this an ideal choice for cottage garden borders, wildlife gardens, and traditional herbaceous planting schemes. Lupins are well known for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, helping to support garden biodiversity.
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 polyphyllus (Legendary Series) |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to July |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators |
| Best for | Cottage Garden Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Mixed Perennial Beds, Large Containers |
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.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to july. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
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 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.