Lupinus Russell Hybrids - 'My Castle'

Common Name: Lupine

'My Castle' produces richly colored spikes of brick red flowers. They really come into their own during warm, sunny days and cool nights and look especially lovely when grown in masses with similar varieties. This variety is a member of the Russell Hybrids which grow about 1 foot taller and bloom about 2 weeks later than the Popsicle Series Lupines.

A memorable sight for any garden lover, Lupines are among the most desirable and distinguished perennials on the market today. These beautiful plants grow into well-established clumps, with several stems rising up out of a single base. A bouquet of Lupines has no equal!

Height:

30.0-36.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Prairie

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Native to North America

Grow Lupines in full sun or light shade. They require rich organic soil with slight acidity and good drainage. They thrive in cool climates, and find it difficult to survive in areas with extremely hot summers. Applying mulch around the root zone will help to keep the roots cool and will protect them over the winter. Deadheading spent flowers will prolong the bloom time, as well as rejuvenate the plants in cool areas. These plants tend to attract aphids, but this can be avoided by cutting them back periodically, or spraying for the pests before they become a problem.

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