Lupinus arboreus 'Snow Queen'

The tree lupin, Lupinus arboreus, is a beautiful evergreen shrub, bearing silky shoots and grey-green leaves. From late spring to summer, fragrant yellow, sometimes blue, flowers appear. These are similar to the cultivated varieties of lupin but are held in looser panicles. As with cultivated lupins, Lupinus arboreus flowers are attractive to bumblebees.

A white-flowered cultivar of the tree lupin, Lupinus arboreus 'Snow Queen' produces white, fragranced blooms that flush to an icy purple as they mature. For best results, grow Lupinus arboreus 'Snow Queen' in full sun and well-drained soil.