A beautiful herbaceous perennial with clumping foliage beneath tall stems bearing dense spires of small, pea-shaped flowers. The Lupin ‘Tequila Flame’ is variety of the popular cottage garden plant that is well-known for its vibrant flower spikes. This particular species blooms bright red and yellow flowers from the late Spring through to the Summer, providing some vibrant Summer colour as well as a structured, upright habit and drought tolerance, all of which make it a great option for architectural displays and rockeries. 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 red and yellow bi-coloured flowers in Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Summer interest. Upright stems bearing flower spires of rounded, red and yellow bi-coloured blooms 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.
