Lupin Gladiator – West Country Series Hardy Perennial
Lupin Gladiator is a stunning variety from the celebrated West Country Lupins breeding programme. Producing tall, densely packed flower spikes in a striking combination of deep pink and white bicoloured blooms, Gladiator makes a bold statement in any herbaceous border or cottage garden setting. This reliable hardy perennial returns year after year, providing a magnificent display of colour throughout the early summer months.
A fantastic choice for attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to the garden, Gladiator is equally at home in mixed borders, dedicated perennial beds or large patio containers. The palmate foliage provides attractive ground-level interest even when the plant is not in flower.
Supplied as an established plant in a 3-litre pot (19cm), ready for planting straight into the garden or a suitable container.
Key Features:
Hardy perennial – comes back year after year
Eye-catching deep pink and white bicoloured flower spikes
Bee and pollinator friendly
Summer flowering with tall, upright spikes
Ideal for borders, cottage gardens and containers
Supplied as an outdoor garden-ready plant
Planting & Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Choose a position in full sun to light partial shade
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage a second flush of blooms
Apply a mulch around the base in autumn to protect the crown over winter
Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils as lupins prefer good drainage
Cultural Information:
Botanical Name: Lupinus 'Gladiator' (West Country Series)
Common Names: Lupin Gladiator, West Country Lupin
Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
Fully Grown Height & Spread: 90–100 cm × 50–75 cm
Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial
Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Large Containers
Flowering Time: June to July (with possible second flush if deadheaded)
Flower Colour: Deep Pink and White Bicolour
Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
Foliage: Mid-Green, Palmate Leaves
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)
Notes: This listing is for the Gladiator variety, featuring distinctive deep pink and white bicoloured blooms from the West Country Lupins series.
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Lupin Gladiator – West Country Series Hardy Perennial
Lupin Gladiator is a stunning variety from the celebrated West Country Lupins breeding programme. Producing tall, densely packed flower spikes in a striking combination of deep pink and white bicoloured blooms, Gladiator makes a bold statement in any herbaceous border or cottage garden setting. This reliable hardy perennial returns year after year, providing a magnificent display of colour throughout the early summer months.
A fantastic choice for attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to the garden, Gladiator is equally at home in mixed borders, dedicated perennial beds or large patio containers. The palmate foliage provides attractive ground-level interest even when the plant is not in flower.
Supplied as an established plant in a 3-litre pot (19cm), ready for planting straight into the garden or a suitable container.
Key Features:
Hardy perennial – comes back year after year
Eye-catching deep pink and white bicoloured flower spikes
Bee and pollinator friendly
Summer flowering with tall, upright spikes
Ideal for borders, cottage gardens and containers
Supplied as an outdoor garden-ready plant
Planting & Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Choose a position in full sun to light partial shade
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season
Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage a second flush of blooms
Apply a mulch around the base in autumn to protect the crown over winter
Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils as lupins prefer good drainage
Cultural Information:
Botanical Name: Lupinus 'Gladiator' (West Country Series)
Common Names: Lupin Gladiator, West Country Lupin
Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
Fully Grown Height & Spread: 90–100 cm × 50–75 cm
Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial
Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Large Containers
Flowering Time: June to July (with possible second flush if deadheaded)
Flower Colour: Deep Pink and White Bicolour
Planting Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
Foliage: Mid-Green, Palmate Leaves
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)
Notes: This listing is for the Gladiator variety, featuring distinctive deep pink and white bicoloured blooms from the West Country Lupins series.
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