Description
Gallery Red Lupine is a dwarf herbaceous perennial with a basal mound of narrow palmate foliage. Tightly packed spires rise above the foliage sporting large rich red sweet-pea like flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Gallery Red is mildew resistant and resistant to deer and rabbits.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
1.5′ – 2′ |
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Spread: |
1′ – 1.5′ |
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Spacing: |
1′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
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, Roses, Bearded Iris
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Lupinus Gallery Red
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
