Mini Gallery™ Red Lupine
Perennial
- Raspberry-red spikes of flowers bloom in early summer!
- Compact habit is perfect for small spaces and containers.
- Nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators.
- Zones 4-8, sun to part sun, 16" tall and 9" wide at maturity.
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Description
While lupines are typically enjoyed in large mass plantings, the Mini Gallery™ lupines can easily nestle into small spaces. The series was bred in France to be compact, yet even more floriferous than other cultivars. Their vibrant colors, dense spikes of flowers, and sturdy stems make them well-suited for cut flower arrangements. Use them to extend the lupine season by pairing this early-blooming series with other late-blooming cultivars. Though short-lived, these perennials always make a memorable display you'll look forward to every summer.
Details
Common name: Lupines, Lupins, bluebonnet
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours) to part sun (4-6 hours)
Height x width: 14-16" tall x 7-9" wide
Flower color: Raspberry red
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Late spring-early summer
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Cold tolerant, native, container, space saver
Uses: Background, border, cottage gardening, massing, specimen, wildflower, cut flower
How to Grow
Light: Full sun. Lupines appreciate afternoon light shade in warm southern zones. Provide good air circulation.
Water: Keep adequately moist.
Spacing: 10-12 inches
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: Can be grown as an annual in warmer zones.
Maintenance & Pruning: Cut flowers back to foliage growth when blooming is completed. Mulch to keep roots as cool as possible.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I purchased these without realizing that they were toxic to pets so I put them in a location that I could see easily. My dog has never touched anything, but I want to make sure that he doesn’t.
With that being said the rabbits that eat ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING in my yard have already tasted this plant, maybe that will stop a few.
The leaves are unique and really stand out amongst my other perennials. I was shocked to see that they were already flowering so quickly after planting. Very happy with these and may end up adding a few more.
I got one Bloom on this plant. Hopefully, it'll change next year.
As we stated in our previous replies, our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us with your order number and photos of the plants. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee.
The planting soil was quite dry on arrival and unfortunately the supine did not recover. Some of the plants I ordered have settled in well while others did not look very healthy on arrival.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I planted them the day I received them and 3 have died!! Not happy 😞
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I pray they make it. It is such tiny plant
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Received 2 Lupines with broken branches. Unable to survive after planted in the ground for 1 week. Sometime I have luck with Great garden plants online order. But not these Lupines….
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Dead within a week
Thank you for your feedback! Our customer service team would love to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants, so we may provide assistance. It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth
Requested a replacement. My plant died.
Hello! I see that we processed your warranty on 8/7/2023 and issued a refund for the one dead plant.
I ordered 2 of these and the first one already has a flower! It is so pretty!
Growing these small lupines in containers. They arrived in great condition with healthy foliage and even a few flowers!
Plants were healthy when they arrived. Was impressed on the size. Some companies plants are so tiny. Thank you, will certainly enjoy them....doing well.
how long do the mini lupines bloom for and when would I plant them?
Thank you for contacting us. The Mini Gallery Red Lupine will bloom early summer. The nest time to plant is when the temperature is between 45F - 85F degrees and the threat of adverse weather conditions (heatwave, drought, frost, blizzard, flooding, etc) has passed. We begin shipping plants at proper planting time in your area, which is determined by your USDA Hardiness Zone.
You can find your zone by visiting our zone finder page on our website.https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/shopping-by-zone