Lupinus Beefeater is a vigorous, perennial plant with sturdy stems rising above bushy clumps of palmate, bright green leaves. This lupin features erect spikes of densely packed, brilliant red flowers with a small yellow fleck in the centre of the upper petal. The flowers open up from the bottom over several weeks, providing a long blooming period from late spring into early summer. Lupins have long been cultivated by gardeners for their elegant line, exquisite colours and fine textured foliage. An impressive perennial, providing a shot of vibrant colour that can easily be incorporated into a border with a hot colour theme or to add height to patio containers. Provide a sheltered location to protect your Lupines from winds or stake the flowers well with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear. Deadhead regularly to encourage a second flush of flowers. Protect the young plants from slug and snail attacks. 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 - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Characteristics: A vigorous, clump-forming, perennial plant with palmate, divided leaves that produces upright spires of closely packed, brick red flowers. Period of Interest: Tall spires of bright red flowers appear in June and flower for several weeks into early Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. May require stake support.