Summer Flowering Plants

Lupin Manhattan Lights – Hardy Perennial, Summer Flowering

Lupin 'Manhattan Lights' is a stunning variety from the celebrated West Country Series, producing tall, densely packed flower spikes in a striking bicolour combination of deep plum-purple and bright golden-yellow. This eye-catching perennial brings bold, architectural colour to borders and cottage-style gardens throughout the summer months.

Supplied as a well-established plant in a 3L pot, this lupin is garden ready and can be planted straight outdoors. Once settled, it will form a neat, upright clump of attractive palmate foliage topped with elegant flower spires that are irresistible to bees and other pollinators.

What's Included:

• 1 x Lupin 'Manhattan Lights' plant in a 3L pot

Key Features:

• Striking bicolour flower spikes in deep plum-purple and golden-yellow
• Part of the renowned West Country Lupin Series
• Fully hardy herbaceous perennial – comes back year after year
• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens and mixed perennial schemes
• Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators
• Well-established plant, ready to plant straight into the garden

Planting Tips:

Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded position in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Lupins prefer not to sit in heavy, waterlogged clay or very alkaline conditions. Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage a second flush of blooms later in the season. A mulch of organic matter in spring will help retain moisture and support healthy growth.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lupinus 'Manhattan Lights'


• Common Names: Lupin Manhattan Lights, West Country Lupin


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 70–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Mixed Perennial Schemes, Pollinator Gardens


• Flowering Time: June to July (Summer)


• Flower Colour: Deep Plum-Purple and Golden-Yellow Bicolour


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Palmate Leaves

Notes: This listing is for the Manhattan Lights variety, known for its distinctive plum and gold bicolour flower spikes.

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.

Lupin Legendary White Shades – Hardy Perennial Plant

Bring elegant, towering spires of creamy white flowers to your garden with this stunning Lupin Legendary White Shades. Part of the acclaimed Legendary series, this variety produces dense, upright flower spikes in beautiful shades of white, creating a striking focal point in borders and cottage-style plantings. Lupins are beloved by pollinators, and their classic palmate foliage adds lush texture to any planting scheme even when not in bloom.

The Legendary series is renowned for its compact, sturdy habit and prolific flowering performance, making it an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners alike. This plant is supplied outdoor garden ready in a 3 litre pot, well-established and ready to be planted directly into its final position.

Key Features:

• Supplied as 1 x established perennial plant in a 3 litre pot


• Outdoor garden ready – plant straight into borders or containers


• Produces tall, elegant spikes of white-shaded flowers


• Compact and sturdy growth habit from the Legendary series


• Attractive palmate, mid-green foliage


• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and patio containers


• Loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lupinus 'Legendary White Shades'


• Common Names: Lupin, Lupine


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 50–60 cm x 40–50 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming, Upright


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Cut Flower Displays


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Mid-Summer (May – July)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist but Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral (avoid very alkaline or waterlogged soils)


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Foliage: Palmate, Mid-Green Leaves


• Pruning: Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a second flush of blooms; cut back foliage in autumn

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered spot with well-drained soil enriched with organic matter


• Avoid very chalky or alkaline soils, as lupins prefer slightly acidic to neutral conditions


• Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season


• Stake taller flower spikes in exposed positions to prevent wind damage


• Deadhead promptly after flowering to encourage further blooms and prevent self-seeding


• Apply a mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds

Notes: This variety is supplied in White Shades. Flower colour may vary slightly as is natural with seed-raised perennials, offering a beautiful range of white tones.

Lupin Legendary Rose Shades – Hardy Perennial, Garden Ready

This beautiful lupin from the Legendary Series produces tall, eye-catching flower spikes in soft rose shades, bringing classic cottage garden charm to borders, beds, containers and patio pots. A herbaceous perennial that returns year after year, it adds dramatic vertical interest with flower towers reaching 60–90 cm in height. Lupins are excellent pollinator plants, attracting bees and other beneficial wildlife throughout the summer flowering season.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre root ball, this garden ready lupin can be planted straight into its final position for an impressive display in the same season.

How to Grow Lupins – Planting Guide

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• Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position
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• Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
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• The best time to plant lupins is in spring
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• Space plants 45–60 cm apart for maximum impact
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• Equally suited to borders, cottage garden schemes, containers and patio pots
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Lupin Plant Care

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• Low maintenance and easy to grow – ideal for beginners
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• Water regularly during dry spells; once established, lupins are reasonably drought tolerant
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• Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a second flush of blooms
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• Cut foliage back in autumn to keep plants tidy over winter
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Cultural Information

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• Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus (Legendary Series)
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• Common Names: Lupin, Lupine
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• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
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• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm
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• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial
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• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Patio Pots
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• Flowering Time: June to August
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• Flower Colour: Rose Shades (Pink and Rose Tones)
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• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral
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• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
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• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Garden Wildlife
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• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
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• Foliage: Palmate, Mid-Green Leaves
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What's Included

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• 1 x Lupin Legendary Rose Shades plant supplied in a 3 litre root ball, established and garden ready
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Notes: This variety is supplied in Rose Shades – a beautiful blend of pink and rose tones. Each plant may vary slightly in shade, adding natural character to your garden display. Pairs beautifully with other colours from the Legendary Series for a vibrant mixed lupin collection.

Lupin Legendary Red Shades – Hardy Perennial, Garden Ready, 3 Litre Root-Ball

This striking Lupin from the Legendary Series produces tall, impressive flower spikes in rich red shades, creating a truly spectacular display in any garden setting. A classic English garden perennial, the Legendary Red Shades lupin is easy to grow, low maintenance, and delivers vibrant colour year after year.

The dense, upright flower spikes emerge from attractive palmate foliage, making this an ideal choice for cottage garden borders, wildlife gardens, and traditional herbaceous planting schemes. Lupins are well known for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, helping to support garden biodiversity.

Supplied as a large, established 3 litre root-ball plant, this lupin is ready to plant straight into the garden for an instant impact. It works beautifully at the back of a border, in a mixed perennial planting, or even in a large patio container. The tall flower spikes also make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.

Key Features:

• Vibrant red shades flower spikes from June to July


• Hardy herbaceous perennial – returns year after year


• Bee friendly and pollinator friendly


• Easy to grow and low maintenance


• Drought tolerant once established


• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and containers


• Supplied as a mature, garden-ready 3 litre root-ball plant

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lupinus polyphyllus (Legendary Series)


• Common Names: Lupin, Lupine


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 50–80 cm × 40–50 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Cottage Garden Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Mixed Perennial Beds, Large Containers


• Flowering Time: June to July


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Palmate Leaves

Planting Advice:

Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Lupins prefer slightly acidic to neutral conditions and do not thrive in heavy, waterlogged soils. Once established, they are reasonably drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a second flush of blooms and to keep the plant looking tidy. Protect young growth from slugs and snails in spring.

Notes: Available in Red Shades. Flower colour may vary slightly as this is a naturally grown plant. One plant is supplied per order as a 3 litre root-ball.

Coreopsis Sunfire – Hardy Perennial Plants

Brighten your garden with the stunning Coreopsis 'Sunfire', a compact and free-flowering hardy perennial renowned for its vibrant golden-yellow, semi-double blooms adorned with a rich mahogany-red centre. This eye-catching variety produces masses of warm, sun-loving flowers from early summer right through to autumn, providing months of reliable colour in borders, beds and containers.

Coreopsis 'Sunfire' is a fantastic choice for pollinator-friendly planting schemes, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects throughout the flowering season. Its neat, bushy habit and long-lasting display make it an ideal low-maintenance addition to any garden. These plants are supplied garden ready in 1 litre root balls, well-established and ready to plant out.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Coreopsis 'Sunfire' plants in 1 litre root balls

Growing Conditions:

Coreopsis 'Sunfire' thrives in a sunny, well-drained position. It is tolerant of most average garden soils and, once established, handles periods of dry weather well. Deadheading spent blooms regularly will encourage further flushes of flowers throughout the season. Cut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring to promote fresh, healthy growth.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunfire'


• Common Names: Tickseed, Coreopsis


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 40–50 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Gardens


• Flowering Time: June to September


• Flower Colour: Golden-Yellow with Mahogany-Red Centre


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Average Garden Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Narrow Lance-Shaped Leaves

Notes: This listing is for the Coreopsis 'Sunfire' variety, supplied as a set of three or six established plants in 1 litre root balls.

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' is a stunning hardy perennial poppy prized for its large, elegant white flowers adorned with subtle dark markings at the base of each petal. A classic cottage garden favourite, this Oriental Poppy produces bold, crepe-textured blooms on upright stems above a clump of deeply divided, bristly green foliage. Once established, it is a reliable and long-lived perennial that returns year after year with very little maintenance.

This pack contains 6 plants, each supplied as a 1 Litre root ball, ready for planting directly into borders, beds or larger containers.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Royal Wedding Poppy


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 70–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Mixed Perennial Beds


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)


• Flower Colour: White with Dark Basal Markings


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Most Soil Types


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees & Pollinating Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Bristly Mid-Green Leaves (foliage dies back after flowering and may re-emerge in autumn)

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, open position with well-drained soil for the best results.


• Avoid waterlogged conditions, as Oriental Poppies prefer drier soils once established.


• Foliage naturally dies back after flowering – this is normal. Surrounding companion plants can help fill the gap during the summer months.


• Established clumps can be divided in autumn to propagate new plants.


• Generally trouble-free and low maintenance once settled in.

What's Included:

• 6 x Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' plants, each supplied as a 1 Litre root ball.

Notes: Available in the 'Royal Wedding' variety, distinguished by its pristine white blooms with characteristic dark basal blotches. Plants may arrive dormant depending on the time of year – this is completely normal and they will establish well once planted.

Bring bold, striking colour to your garden with this collection of three Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' plants. Renowned for its vivid scarlet-red blooms with dramatic dark blotches at the base of each petal, this classic oriental poppy is a showstopping addition to sunny borders and cottage-style plantings. Once established, these hardy perennials return year after year, producing large, papery flowers that are irresistible to pollinators.

Each plant is supplied in a 1 litre pot, well-rooted and ready to plant straight into your garden. Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' is a robust, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in free-draining soil and full sun. After flowering, the foliage naturally dies back before re-emerging the following season with renewed vigour.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot


• Outdoor garden ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Brilliant Poppy


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)


• Flower Colour: Vivid Scarlet-Red with Dark Basal Blotches


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Hairy, Mid-Green Leaves (dies back after flowering)


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting and Care:

• Plant in a sunny, open position with well-drained soil


• Avoid waterlogged conditions, especially over winter


• Water well after planting until established


• Foliage will naturally die back after flowering – this is normal


• Avoid disturbing the deep taproot once established


• Can be divided in late summer or early autumn if clumps become congested

Notes: This listing is for the 'Brilliant' variety, prized for its rich scarlet-red flowers. Plant appearance may vary depending on the time of year and stage of growth.