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Lupinus Terracotta - West Country Lupin Plant - 1.5Ltr Pot

£1199
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Lupinus ‘Terracotta’ (West Country Lupin) is a striking orange lupin plant producing tall flower spikes that open from pink-flushed buds into warm apricot-orange blooms with golden tones. Supplied in a 1.5L pot, this hardy perennial adds dramatic colour, height, and pollinator interest to summer borders and cottage gardens.

Key Features

  • Warm apricot-orange flowers – Unique lupin spikes with pink buds opening to golden-orange blooms

  • Tall architectural flower spikes – Adds vertical structure to borders

  • Perfect for cottage gardens – A standout West Country lupin variety

  • Attractive to pollinators – Loved by bees and beneficial insects

  • Ideal for mixed borders – Pairs beautifully with deep purple or plum-toned plants

  • Supplied in a 1.5L pot – Healthy plant ready for planting

Product Description

Lupinus ‘Terracotta’ is a vibrant West Country lupin variety prized for its unusual warm colouring and elegant upright flower spikes. In early summer, tall poker-like spikes appear, densely packed with pink-flushed buds that gradually open from the base upwards into glowing apricot-orange flowers with golden highlights. This gradual flowering effect creates a long-lasting and visually striking display.

Growing to around 90cm tall, this bushy herbaceous perennial produces attractive palmate foliage that forms a lush green base beneath the dramatic blooms. The strong vertical flower spikes make it ideal for adding height and colour to cottage gardens, perennial borders, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

‘Terracotta’ lupins perform best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, particularly in full sun. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil conditions and should be planted in a sheltered position where the tall flower spikes can develop fully. Combining this variety with deep plum, purple, or contrasting pastel tones creates an especially striking summer display.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Lupinus ‘Terracotta’ (Wclterr)

  • Common name: West Country Lupin ‘Terracotta’

  • Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

  • Pot size: 1.5L pot

  • Flower colour: Apricot-orange with golden tones and pink buds

  • Flowering period: Early summer

  • Ultimate height: Approximately 0.9 metres

  • Ultimate spread: Approximately 0.6 metres

  • Growth rate: Average

  • Position: Full sun

  • Soil type: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil

  • Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy

  • Exposure: Sheltered

Care Tips

Plant Lupinus ‘Terracotta’ in full sun in well-drained soil, avoiding heavy clay conditions. Water regularly while the plant establishes, but once mature it becomes more tolerant of drier periods. Stake taller plants with bamboo canes in spring before flowering to support the stems. Remove faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers, and apply a light mulch in winter to protect the roots. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails, particularly on young growth.

A Stunning Lupin for Colourful Borders

With its warm apricot-orange flower spikes and strong upright growth, Lupinus ‘Terracotta’ is an excellent choice for adding height, colour, and pollinator-friendly planting to summer garden borders. A standout perennial that creates an impressive display in any cottage garden or mixed planting scheme.

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