Lupin ‘Gladiator’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 19cm Pot
Lupin ‘Gladiator’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 19cm Pot
Lupin ‘Gladiator’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with deep pink and white bicolour and flowering june to july. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 19cm 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 × 50–75 cm
- Flowering: June to July (with possible second flush if deadheaded)
- Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 19cm pot
The detail
Lupin Gladiator is a stunning variety from the celebrated West Country Lupins breeding programme. Producing tall, densely packed flower spikes in a striking combination of deep pink and white bicoloured blooms, Gladiator makes a bold statement in any herbaceous border or cottage garden setting. This reliable hardy perennial returns year after year, providing a magnificent display of colour throughout the early summer months.
A fantastic choice for attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to the garden, Gladiator is equally at home in mixed borders, dedicated perennial beds or large patio containers. The palmate foliage provides attractive ground-level interest even when the plant is not in flower.
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 'Gladiator' (West Country Series) |
| Mature size | 90–100 cm × 50–75 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Light Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral |
| Flowering | June to July (with possible second flush if deadheaded) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Large Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lupin ‘Gladiator’ 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 (with possible second flush if deadheaded). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lupin ‘Gladiator’ 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 19cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.