If you want vivid color in a compact perennial, Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Red' delivers with upright spikes of rich red pea-like flowers above neat, palmate foliage. This selection stays shorter than many traditional lupines, making it easy to tuck into mixed borders, pollinator plantings, or small garden beds where you want strong early-season bloom without a towering plant.

Plant it in full sun to partial shade. In warmer areas, a bit of afternoon shade can help the plant stay fresher. Give it well-drained, fertile soil and steady moisture while it establishes; avoid soggy sites, especially in winter. Mature size is typically about 18-24 inches tall with a spread around 15-18 inches, so it works well in repeating drifts or as a bright accent near paths and patios.

After the main bloom, trim spent flower spikes to tidy the plant and encourage additional flowering when conditions are favorable. Keep the crown from staying wet in cold weather, and mulch lightly to moderate soil temperature rather than burying the crown. Like many lupines, all parts can be toxic if eaten in quantity, so place thoughtfully where pets and children won’t nibble.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 18-24"
• Spread: 15-18"
• Attracts: Hummingbirds

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