Manhattan Lights Lupine - Bicolor Lupine Plant by Westcountry™ - 1.5 gallon pot

The Westcountry Manhattan Lights Lupine is a captivating perennial that will leave you astounded! Let me share some delightful details about this remarkable plant:

• Height: It grows to a majestic 2 to 3 feet tall, making it a striking presence in your garden.
• Width: With a spread of 2 feet, it adds volume and texture to your landscape.
• Flower Showstopper: The large flowers are a mesmerizing blend of burgundy purple and yellow.
• Foliage: The bright green leaves resemble palm leaves, creating fabulous texture.
• Growing Zones: Suitable for zones 4 to 9.
• Bloom Time: Expect a burst of color in early summer.
• Pollinator Magnet: The densely packed blooms attract pollinators to your garden.
• Nitrogen Fixer: As a member of the legume (pea) family, it enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen.
• Origin: This beauty was bred by a British nursery, Westcountry Nurseries, in Devonshire.
• Versatility: Whether in city gardens, courtyard spaces, or cottage gardens, it thrives.
• Care Tips:
  • Sunlight: It prefers partial sun to full sun (at least 5 hours of direct sunlight).
  • Soil: Well-drained sandy or clay soil with a slightly acidic pH.
  • Watering: Consistently water with the equivalent of 1 inch of rain per week.
  • Deadheading: Extend the bloom time by removing spent flowers.
  • Winter Care: Provide a good mulch during winter.
  • Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Protect from slugs with copper tape or wildlife-friendly slug pellets.
  • Avoid Pots: Best grown in the ground to avoid weakness when potted.
  • Blooming Troubleshoot: If it fails to bloom, consider adjusting sun exposure.
  • Harmful if ingested
• Use Cases:
  • Mass Planting: Create a stunning mass planting in your border.
  • Specimen or Focal Point: Use it as a striking focal point.
  • Cut Flowers: Harvest when about ¾ of the flowers are open for longer vase life.

Westcountry Manhattan Lights Lupine—a show of color, texture, and botanical wonder!

*Some soil may be removed from pot. If plant is too tall at shipping time, it will be trimmed.