A bright and flashy herbaceous perennial shrub with a hardy, upright growth habit with tall stems which provide great structure and shape. A common sight in cottage garden displays, the Lupin ‘Rachel de Thame’ carries long flower spires of bi-coloured white and pink flowers atop its rigid stalks in the Summer, with palmately divided, narrow, light green foliage beneath. 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 spires of pink and white bicoloured flowers in Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Summer interest. Tall stems with dense flower spikes carrying alternating bright pink and white flowers in Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Keep in full or partial sun. May require staking to maintain upright shape.
