A variety of Lupinus with very intense and colourful flower spires, the Lupin ‘Terracotta’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial shrub with upright, rigid stems which stand tall above the foliage and carrying dense flower spikes of rounded, red, pink and yellow blooms which carry a mild, pleasant scent. The foliage beneath is compact and mounded, with palmately divided, narrow, light to mid-green leaves providing modest groundcover. 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, dense spires of rich pink-red and yellow bi-coloured flowers in Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Summer interest. Stems bearing spikes of peach-coloured, rounded, pink-red and yellow flowers from late Spring to Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Keep in full or partial sun. May require staking support.
