A compact but vigorous variety of Lupinus with rich flower colour. The Lupin ‘Persian Slipper’ is a herbaceous perennial shrub with clump-forming foliage made up of small, palmately divided, narrow, light green leaves which sit beneath the tall, upright stems carrying dense spires of deep, violet-blue flowers speckled with white which appear throughout the Summer. A great option for cottage garden 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, clump-forming herbaceous perennial shrub with palmate, narrow, light green leaves and large spires of violet-blue and white bicoloured flowers in Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Summer interest. Tall stems with dense flower spikes carrying deep violet-blue and white flowers in Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Keep in full or partial sun. May require staking to maintain upright shape.
