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.