Lupinus Westcountry™ ‘Terracotta’: The warm and sophisticated elegance of the summer garden

The Lupinus Westcountry™ ‘Terracotta’ is a majestic and floriferous perennial plant, belonging to the famous Westcountry™ series, renowned for its intense colors and exceptional floriferousness. This variety stands out for its spectacular spikes in warm shades of copper, apricot, and cream, forming a refined floral sculpture at the heart of flowerbeds. Elegant, robust, and generous, it perfectly embodies the romantic and colorful charm of the English garden.

Flaming spikes and a majestic habit

‘Terracotta’ forms a vigorous clump of deep green, palmate, and graphic foliage, from which in May and June, superb flower stalks 80 to 100 cm high emerge. The flowers, arranged in dense clusters, display a gradient of coppery, orange, and cream tones, evoking the warmth of the setting sun. This spectacular flowering attracts bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, contributing to the life of the garden.

Cultivation and care

Lupinus Westcountry™ ‘Terracotta’ prefers full sun or light partial shade and a light, deep, and well-drained soil, preferably neutral to slightly acidic. It dislikes excess lime and stagnant moisture. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first year. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage re-blooming and maintain the vigor of the clump. Very hardy (down to -20 °C), it withstands harsh winters and faithfully returns every year.

Key features

• Flower color: Coppery, orange, and cream gradient

• Type: Floriferous ornamental perennial

• Exposure: Full sun to light partial shade

• Soil: Light, deep, well-drained, neutral to acidic

• Watering: Moderate, regular during dry periods

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer (May to June, possible re-bloom in August)

• Height: 80 to 100 cm

• Width: 40 to 50 cm

• Use: Flowerbeds, borders, English gardens, containers

• Hardiness: Very hardy (down to -20 °C)

The benefits of Lupinus Westcountry™ ‘Terracotta’

With its warm and nuanced colors, Lupinus Westcountry™ ‘Terracotta’ brings a touch of distinction and warmth to summer flowerbeds. Its spectacular flowering, architectural habit, and ease of cultivation make it an exceptional plant, ideal for creating refined and harmonious scenes, with natural and romantic accents.