Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
West Country™ Towering Inferno Lupine, botanically known as Lupinus polyphyllus, lives up to its tall name. Head-turning displays of color and texture appear in early summer and will light the garden on fire! Densely packed, bicolor, orange to deep salmon-red flowers prolifically bloom on this stately perennial.
West Country™ Towering Inferno Lupine is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. It has a straight, upright habit and very sturdy stems that reach heights up to 3 feet with a 2-foot spread. Towering Inferno is both deer and rabbit resistant and hardy in Zones 4-9. It's exceptionally beautiful both in the garden and as a cut flower in stunning arrangements.
West Country™ ‘Towering Inferno’ Lupine Care
Find a spot in your garden where West Country™ Towering Inferno Lupine will receive partial to full sun, at least 4-6 hours or more of sunlight per day. Plant this perennial in slightly acidic soil that is well draining. Adding a bit of sand will help with soil texture and drainage. Plant it in an area that is protected from strong winds.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. If you have rich garden soil, bury the dried seeds after deadheading around the root zone, and new seedlings may appear the following year. Apply a 2” layer of mulch around the plant in spring to help keep roots cool in the early summer and to help retain moisture. Cut back the foliage to a few inches above the soil level after flowering has finished.
West Country™ ‘Towering Inferno’ Lupine Spacing
Use West Country™ Towering Inferno Lupine as a border plant in a cottage/coastal garden. It makes a stunning focal point specimen, and is exceptionally showy when planted in groups. If planting in groups, space plants 18-24 inches apart on center, staggering rows to allow for its mature width.
West Country™ 'Towering Inferno' Lupine Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Orange, Pink |
| Flower Description: N/A |
| Bloom Period: N/A |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: N/A |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: West Country™ 'Towering Inferno' Lupine |
| Other Name(s): N/A |
| Scientific Name: Lupinus poly. West Country™ 'Towering Inferno' |
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 |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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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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