A hardy herbaceous perennial shrub with a great structural form and an upright growing habit. The Lupinus ‘Red Rum’ is a beautiful and low maintenance plant boasting brilliant red flower spires atop tall, rigid stems carrying dense masses of white-flecked red blooms from late Spring into the Summer. Mounded clumps of palmately divided, narrow, mid to light green leaves grow beneath, provide a modest groundcover. A great option for pot planting or structural border displays. Plant in moderately fertile, moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and keep in full or partial sun. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soils. Avoid waterlogging, especially in Winter as this may cause root rot. Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot. Characteristics: Upright, herbaceous perennial shrub with palmate, narrow, light green leaves and large spires of white-tinged red flowers in Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Summer interest. Tall, upright stem carrying spires of bright red flowers flecked with white from late Spring into Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Keep in full or partial sun. May require staking support to maintain upright shape.
