Westcountry™ Terracotta Lupine
Lupinus 'Terracotta' PP #23,044
SKU
43593
A bigger, better rendition of a summer border classic, this extraordinary hybrid produces a fantastic display of tall, showy flower spikes. Large, rusty colored blooms emerge from lush foliage to make a huge impact in patio containers or flower borders. An excellent cut flower!
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | loo-PY-nus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 24 to 36 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Cranesbill (Geranium); Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Columbine (Aquilegia) |
Prefers a sunny site and rich, fast-draining soil. Water regularly and deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly between intervals; avoid overhead watering. Trim spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May be pruned back to 6 inches after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones