Lupin ‘Masterpiece’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Masterpiece’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Masterpiece’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering early to mid summer. 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: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 90–100 cm × 60–75 cm
- Flowering: Early to Mid Summer (June–July)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Lupin 'Masterpiece' is a stunning variety from the acclaimed West Country Series, producing tall, densely packed flower spikes in rich shades of deep purple and cream. This hardy herbaceous perennial is a superb choice for adding height and colour to summer borders, cottage-style plantings, and mixed perennial beds. The striking bicoloured blooms create a bold display from early to mid summer and are excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden.
Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot, this lupin is ready to plant out straight away and will establish quickly in a sunny or partially shaded position. The West Country Series is renowned for its vigour, strong stems, and outstanding flower quality, bred specifically for garden performance in the UK climate.
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 'Masterpiece' |
| Mature size | 90–100 cm × 60–75 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral |
| Flowering | Early to Mid Summer (June–July) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (UK) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lupin ‘Masterpiece’ 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 early to mid summer (june–july). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lupin ‘Masterpiece’ 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.