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.
