Lupinus Polar Princess is a hardy, upright, perennial plant with sturdy stems and palmate, mid-green leaves. This lupin variety is vigorous with tall strong flower spikes producing creamy buds which open up to pure white flowers. Providing a long blooming period from late spring into early summer, this impressive perennial will add some brilliant colour contrast to borders or patio containers. With their elegant tall flower spires and textured foliage they have long been revered by gardeners to add height and structure to free flowering bedding areas. 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: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold.Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves.Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. Characteristics: A vigorous, clump-forming, perennial plant with palmate, divided leaves that produces upright spires of closely packed, pure white flowers. Growth & Spread: Can reach an ultimate height of 80cm and spread of 50cm. Period of Interest: Tall spires of pure white 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.