Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with bicoloured – soft blue and creamy white 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: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: Up to 90 cm × 75 cm
- Flowering: June to July (with possible second flush if deadheaded)
- Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Lupin 'Persian Slipper' is a stunning variety from the celebrated West Country Series, producing elegant spires of bicoloured flowers in shades of soft blue and creamy white. A true cottage garden classic, this hardy perennial creates a striking vertical display in borders and beds, while providing a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Bred specifically for improved garden performance, the West Country lupins are known for their strong, sturdy flower spikes and reliable repeat flowering when deadheaded. 'Persian Slipper' is well suited to mixed herbaceous borders, cottage-style plantings and wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny position, rewarding gardeners with an impressive show of colour each summer.
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 'Persian Slipper' (West Country Series) |
| Mature size | Up to 90 cm × 75 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Light Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral (avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils) |
| Flowering | June to July (with possible second flush if deadheaded) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects |
| Best for | Cottage Gardens, Herbaceous Borders, Mixed Plantings, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’ 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 ‘Persian Slipper’ 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.