A variety of Lupinus with very intense and colourful flower spires, the Lupin ‘Terracotta’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial shrub with upright, rigid stems which stand tall above the foliage and carrying dense flower spikes of rounded, red, pink and yellow blooms which carry a mild, pleasant scent. The foliage beneath is compact and mounded, with palmately divided, narrow, light to mid-green leaves providing modest groundcover. 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: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Herbaceous plants die back below the soil in the Winter and may be supplied in their dormant state during this time. Fresh growth will be seen the following Spring. Characteristics: Upright, herbaceous perennial shrub with palmate, narrow, light green leaves and large, dense spires of rich pink-red and yellow bi-coloured flowers in Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Summer interest. Stems bearing spikes of peach-coloured, rounded, pink-red and yellow flowers from late Spring to Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Keep in full or partial sun. May require staking support.