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Looking for a compact plant that still offers luscious, full-sized flowers? The Red Shades Lupine is the perennial for you. This dwarf selection, known scientifically as Lupinus p. Lupini ‘Red Shades’, features the recognizable pea-like lupine flowers in shades of light pink and red. The colorful blooms appear above narrow, blue-green, palmate foliage beginning in early summer.
Lupines are attractive to pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, but also deer resistant. Grow several Red Shades in one area for an attractive mass planting. The compact form of this cultivar makes it an excellent candidate for mixed perennial plantings or borders. It is also a suitable selection for rock gardens and container growing.
Red Shades Lupine Care
Red Shades Lupine grows best in full sun to light shade. It prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter and slightly acidic. Consider working peat or ample compost into the planting site if the soil pH may be too high. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool in summer and provide protection in winter.
Snip off faded flowers to encourage a rebloom. Lupines have a long tap root, so division does not work well, but it is possible to remove and replant side shoots in the spring. Cut the plant back in early spring to remove winter kill.
Red Shades Lupine Spacing
The Red Shades Lupine grows just 8 to 12 inches tall with a spread of 10 to 14 inches. Plant each lupine a minimum of 8 inches away from other plants. If growing the lupine in a container, choose a pot with a diameter of at least 10 inches.
Red Shades Lupine Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 14 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 14 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
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| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
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| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Salt |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
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| Common Name: Red Shades Lupine |
| Other Name(s): Red Shades Lupine |
| Scientific Name: Lupinus Lupini Red Shades |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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