Lupin Gallery Red
Botanical name
Lupinus ‘Gallery Red’ (Gallery Series)
Other names
Lupin ‘Gallery Red’, Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Gallery Red Shades’
Genus
Lupinus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Gallery Red’ _ ‘Gallery Red’ is a dwarf, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, mid-green leaves and tall, upright, terminal racemes of dark red flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Lupin aphid , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
Lupinus ‘Gallery Red’ (Gallery Series) (Lupin ‘Gallery Red’) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, light, slightly acid to neutral, well-drained soil (sandy soil is best for flowering). Does well in full sun or partial shade. May also need staking.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
