Lupine - Mixed Colors
Perennial
- Vibrant 1-2' multi-colored wands adds showy interest in summer.
- Thrives in cooler regions of the country.
- No staking needed! Enjoy upright blooms without drooping.
- Add unique interest to your perennial gardens or bouquets!
- Zones 4-6, sun, 36" tall x 15" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Lupines, Lupins, Lupin Russell Hybrids
Zone: 4-6
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ Hours)
Height x width: 30 - 36" X 12 - 15"
Flower color: Multi-color, Blue, Purple, Violet, Yellow, Pink, Red, White
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Late spring-early summer
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Cold tolerant, native
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: 30 - 36 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.
