Lupin ‘Manhattan Lights’ — Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Manhattan Lights’ — Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Manhattan Lights’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with deep plum-purple and golden-yellow bicolour and 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 (Summer)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Lupin Manhattan Lights – Hardy Perennial, Summer Flowering
Lupin 'Manhattan Lights' is a stunning variety from the celebrated West Country Series, producing tall, densely packed flower spikes in a striking bicolour combination of deep plum-purple and bright golden-yellow. This eye-catching perennial brings bold, architectural colour to borders and cottage-style gardens throughout the summer months.
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 'Manhattan Lights' |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to July (Summer) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Mixed Perennial Schemes, Pollinator Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lupin ‘Manhattan Lights’ 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 (summer). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lupin ‘Manhattan Lights’ 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.