Lupinus hartwegii 'Legendary Red Shades'

Lupinus hartwegii 'Legendary Red Shades' brings bold cherry-red flower spikes to your garden through summer.

The gorgeous flower provides strong colour and vertical interest without complex care.

Key features

• Height: up to 1m
• Spread: up to 1m
• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: well-drained soil
• Flowering period: summer

Description

• Upright, clump-forming habit
• Palm-shaped blue-green leaves add structure
• Produces dense spikes of rich cherry-red, pea-like flowers
• Creates height in borders and planting schemes
• Works well in cottage-style and mixed gardens

Wildlife benefits

• Attracts bees and other pollinating insects
• Offers a nectar source during summer
• Supports pollinator activity in your garden

Group plants together so pollinators can spot them more easily.

Also known as

• Lupin 'Legendary Red Shades'
• Annual lupin

Planting tips

• Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering
• Will also tolerate light shade
• Ensure soil drains well to keep roots healthy
• Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering
• Avoid disturbing roots after planting

Place towards the back of a border to add height and contrast against lighter flowers.

Looking to introduce a stronger colour into your planting scheme? This variety gives you that impact.