{"product_id":"lupin-magic-lantern-plant-5ltr-pot","title":"Lupin 'Magic Lantern' Plant - 5Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLupin 'Magic Lantern' – Lupin Plant – 5Ltr Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and vibrant, \u003cstrong\u003eLupin 'Magic Lantern'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking \u003cstrong\u003elupin plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces tall spires of rich purple flowers throughout early summer. Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly borders, and urban planting schemes, this hardy perennial adds dramatic vertical interest and long-lasting seasonal colour to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning \u003cstrong\u003epurple flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e create bold vertical structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003ebeds, borders, cottage gardens, and urban gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive to garden wildlife including \u003cstrong\u003ebees and pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent as a \u003cstrong\u003ecut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e for indoor floral displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-care perennial with reliable summer performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hardy and suitable for a wide range of UK garden conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupin 'Magic Lantern' is a colourful and architectural perennial that brings height, texture, and vibrant summer interest to garden planting schemes. Its upright flower spires emerge in early summer, carrying rich purple blooms above attractive mounds of \u003cstrong\u003edeciduous palmate foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dramatic flower structure makes this variety an excellent focal point within mixed borders and cottage-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering from \u003cstrong\u003eJune to July\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hardy lupin combines beautifully with other classic summer perennials such as delphiniums, foxgloves, and hardy geraniums. Its strong vertical form helps create depth and layering in borders, while the nectar-rich flowers provide valuable interest for pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupin 'Magic Lantern' thrives in a \u003cstrong\u003esheltered sunny or partially shaded position\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adaptable to a variety of soil types including loam, sandy, neutral, and slightly acidic conditions, it is an easy-to-grow perennial that rewards gardeners with reliable seasonal colour and elegant structure year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cstrong\u003eLupin 'Magic Lantern'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name: \u003cstrong\u003eLupin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot size: \u003cstrong\u003e5Ltr Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: \u003cstrong\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower colour: \u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: \u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature height: \u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 75cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature spread: \u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering period: \u003cstrong\u003eJune to July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition: \u003cstrong\u003eSheltered position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight levels: \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil type: \u003cstrong\u003eAny well-drained soil including loam, sandy, neutral, and acidic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: \u003cstrong\u003eFully hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for: \u003cstrong\u003eBeds, borders, cottage gardens, urban gardens, and wildlife gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial features: \u003cstrong\u003eAttracts wildlife, easy care, suitable for cut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRHS Garden Merit Award: \u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators: \u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet warning: \u003cstrong\u003eToxic if eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman warning: \u003cstrong\u003eHarmful if eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns policy: \u003cstrong\u003e30 Day Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a \u003cstrong\u003esheltered sunny or partially shaded position\u003c\/strong\u003e for best flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure soil remains \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during winter months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during dry periods while plants establish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead spent flower spikes to encourage prolonged flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport taller flower stems in exposed garden positions if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut back faded foliage after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd vibrant colour, elegant height, and pollinator-friendly appeal to your garden with \u003cstrong\u003eLupin 'Magic Lantern'\u003c\/strong\u003e — an excellent choice for cottage-style planting, mixed borders, and striking summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position \u0026amp; conditions. 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