Professional Growing Information I planted these last year and they survived a tough winter next to a lake in Maine. I’m very pleased!
Mini Gallery™ Red Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 14" - 16"
Spread: 7" - 9"
Height: 36cm - 41cm
Spread: 18cm - 23cm
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Details
14 - 16 Inches7 - 9 Inches7 - 9 Inches36cm - 41cm18cm - 23cm18cm - 23cmFeatures
A compact, floriferous, early blooming Lupine! Red flowers
Salt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:14 - 16 Inches 36cm - 41cmSpacing:7 - 9 Inches 18cm - 23cmSpread:7 - 9 Inches 18cm - 23cmFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:RedFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Best used in landscapes.
Maintenance Notes:Best in full sun to light shade. Rich, organic soil. Does not do well in areas with scorching summers--mulch their roots to cool them down. Cut back periodically.
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