Salmon Star Lupine
Salmon Star Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry 'Salmon Star')
Salmon Star Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry 'Salmon Star') is an elegant, upright perennial known for its unique salmon-pink flower spikes and lush green foliage. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings, it adds soft color, vertical interest, and pollinator-friendly beauty to sunny landscapes.
Distinctive Features
This variety produces tall, dense spikes of soft salmon-pink flowers that bloom from late spring into early summer. The gentle color and upright habit make it a refined focal point in any garden. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity and supporting pollinator health.
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 soft, refined color and vertical interest 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 soil to dry slightly between watering.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.
Why Choose Salmon Star Lupine?
- Unique Salmon-Pink Blooms: Adds soft, refined color to sunny landscapes.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Strong Vertical Structure: Ideal for creating subtle focal points in garden beds.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for with minimal effort.
For unique, soft color and pollinator-friendly beauty, Salmon Star Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry 'Salmon Star') is an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements.
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