Lupinus polyphyllus 'Lupini Red Shades' - Lupini Red Shades Lupine
Lupini Red Shades Lupine is a dwarf herbaceous perennial that forms a mound of palmate foliage. Tightly packed spires rise above the foliage sporting large pea-like flowers that open soft pink and warm up to magenta red with age, and bloom from late spring through summer. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Resistant to drought and frost.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
0.75' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink/Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Powdery mildew and rot can cause considerable damage if left unchecked. Dense crowns may rot in poorly drained soils. Watch for aphids, mealy bugs, slugs, and beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Rose of sharon, Iris
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Lupinus polyphyllus 'Lupini Red Shades'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.