Hi jitterbug. The lupins that Lorna(jnr) bought me are in "dormant" plant form. Unfortunately I have had the flipping flu bug that is going around so haven't planted yet, I looked at them today and I can see little green shoots on them so I must get them planted this week. I am going to put them in pots so that I can move them around the garden or put out front of bungalow. Will let you know how I get on...Lorna