Lupinus 'Legendary Red Shades' (Legendary Series)

Common name: Lupin 'Legendary Red Shades'

Description: This vibrant cultivar showcases tall spires of flowers in rich shades of red, coral, and burgundy, often displaying attractive bicolour combinations with contrasting white or cream centres. The densely packed flower spikes emerge in early summer, creating bold vertical accents in the border. Part of the revolutionary Legendary Series bred specifically for improved resistance to lupin aphid and other diseases, this selection demonstrates exceptional vigour and reliability in British gardens. The attractive palmate leaves form substantial clumps, and plants frequently produce additional flower spikes if promptly deadheaded after the initial display. The warm red tones make this particularly effective for creating vibrant, hot-coloured schemes or adding punch to mixed cottage garden plantings. The flowers are excellent for cutting.

Other benefits: tall flower spikes, improved disease resistance, often repeat-flowers if deadheaded, bold colour impact, excellent for cutting

Wildlife attraction: bees, bumblebees, pollinators

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1m x 0.5m

Position: full sun to partial shade; flowers best in good light

Soil pH: prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions; dislikes very alkaline soils

Moisture: moderate watering required; prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil during growing season

Winter hardiness: very cold hardy to -20°C