Lupinus hartwegii 'Legendary Rose Shades'

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Key characteristics

Family: Fabaceae
Height: 2 ft to 3 ft
Width: 1 ft to 1.5 ft
Flower color: Tall spires of rose-pink flowers with lighter pink wings and banners
Foliage color: Bright green palmate leaves with finely divided leaflets and a delicate texture
Bloom time: Early summer to midsummer
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Moderate; deadhead spent flower spikes to prolong bloom and prevent unwanted reseeding
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers

Perennials

Lupinus hartwegii 'Legendary Rose Shades'

Legendary Rose Shades Lupine

Lupinus hartwegii 'Legendary Rose Shades' produces tall flower spikes composed of deep rose-pink banners above soft blush-pink wings and keels, blooming from late spring into summer and filling the garden with layered color. The flowers are closely packed along upright stems, creating vertical accents that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the flowering season.

Originating from a species native to Mexico, this cultivar reflects garden breeding focused on ornamental color and floriferous performance.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early summer to midsummer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.

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