Gallery Mix Lupine
Gallery Mix Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Mix')
Gallery Mix Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Mix') is a compact, upright perennial offering a stunning blend of colorful flower spikes in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings, it adds vibrant color, vertical interest, and pollinator-friendly beauty to sunny landscapes.
Distinctive Features
This variety produces dense, vertical spikes of richly colored, pea-like flowers from late spring into early summer. The lush, green, palmate foliage forms a tidy base, while the nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting pollinator health and garden biodiversity.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
- Water: Requires moderate watering; avoid waterlogged conditions.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
Ideal Uses
- Borders: Adds a bold, colorful presence to garden beds.
- Cottage Gardens: Ideal for informal, naturalistic plantings.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Cut Flower Gardens: Long-lasting blooms are excellent for floral arrangements.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water regularly but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones for root protection.
Why Choose Gallery Mix Lupine?
- Colorful Blooms: Offers a vibrant mix of colors for dynamic displays.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Compact Habit: Ideal for small gardens and container plantings.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for with minimal requirements.
For bold, diverse color and pollinator-friendly appeal, Gallery Mix Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Mix') is an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes.
Order Fulfillment
- We're now offering nationwide delivery for plant material in small containers. If your selection isn't yet eligible for shipping, or you need delivery for larger containers and/or B&B material, please email shop@plantdetectives.com.
- All online orders can be picked up at our garden center, located at 45 Route 206 in Chester, New Jersey. Please remember to bring your order number and a valid photo ID with you.
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