The plants in this collection will die right back in autumn, then fresh new growth will appear again in spring.

This combination, which was featured in our 'Best in Show' Garden designed by Luciano Giubbilei in 2014, caught the eye of the show-goers as well as the judges. In fact we think it helped to put lupins right back up to the top of the wish list.



In this collection you will receive three of each of the following plants. They are all supplied in 9cm nursery pots.


Baptisia 'Purple Smoke': A wonderful hybrid from North Carolina Botanical Garden, its greyish violet pea-like flowers form in long spikes that are supported by near-black stems. This false indigo is perfect for a well-drained border or a dry, sunny bank as it will become drought tolerant once well established. Resist the temptation to cut the plant back in autumn as the seed-pods and slender stems look wonderful frosted in the winter garden. Grows to 1.25m.


Lupinus 'Chandelier' (Band of Nobles Series): Cheerful spires of yellow, pea-like flowers from June to July above dense clumps of mid-green leaves. This popular cottage garden perennial is perfect for the middle of a sunny border. To encourage a second flush of flowers in September and prevent the plant from looking scruffy, deadhead after the first flowers have faded. Grows to 90cm.


Planting tips: Prepare the bed well by digging in lots of composted organic matter before you plant. For best results it is essential that the plants are kept well watered for the first year, particularly during warmer weather.