A hardy, upright herbaceous perennial shrub with intense, fiery colours in the Summer and living up to its name. The Lupin ‘Towering Inferno’ is notable for its tall, rigid stems which stand above the palmate, light green foliage, carrying dense spires of small, pea-shaped flowers of blazing orange-red with hints of yellow on the petals and emitting a pleasant fragrance. 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. Dense flowering spires of small, rounded, orange-red blooms with touches of yellow from late Spring to Summer. Water & Maintenance: Plant moist, moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Keep in full or partial sun. avoid shady areas. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic, sandy or loamy soils.