Lupinus ‘Towering Inferno’ [West Country Series]

Name: Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' [West Country Series]
SKU: 209604
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Lupinus ‘Towering Inferno’ [West Country Series] in a 2 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' from the West Country Series is a magnificent and dramatic perennial plant that can bring a fiery touch to any garden. The tall, spiky flower stalks, which can reach up to 90cm in height, bear a profusion of bright red and orange blooms in late spring and early summer. The flowers are complemented by fresh green palmate leaves, which create a stunning contrast. This plant is ideal for creating an eye-catching focal point or for adding some height and structure to borders and beds. Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' is best planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. It pairs well with other sun-loving perennials such as Echinacea, Salvia, and Rudbeckia. For an attractive color contrast, consider planting it alongside blue or purple flowering plants such as Delphiniums, Agapanthus, or Campanulas. With its striking appearance, this plant is sure to add a bold and vibrant touch to your garden.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Lupin 'Towering Inferno'
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' [West Country Series] can grow to a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m.
Did You Know That:Some species of lupines have a unique relationship with certain soil bacteria that allow them to fix nitrogen from the air, which in turn helps to improve soil fertility.

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' [West Country Series] prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant is not tolerant of alkaline soil, it requires either a neutral or acidic soil to grow.

Best Position

Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' [West Country Series] can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' [West Country Series] should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Lupinus 'Towering Inferno' [West Country Series] can have problems with slugs and aphids, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as leaf spot and powdery mildews. It is also known to attract bees. It is toxic to cats, dogs, horses and people.