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We are delighted to bring you another mildew resistant, vigorous and long blooming Lupine that grows shockingly well here in our foggy coastal climate. For years we have coveted those storybook Lupines seen in East Coast gardens but they just wouldn’t grow here. Alas, rejoice! Big luscious 12” or more erect spikes of rich purple-blue and maroon bicolor blooms can now be had mid-spring through fall. Cut flowers for bouquets or deadheading for continuous bloom. The lush bright green lobed leaves really stand out in the garden forming a nice dense mound to 2’ tall and 3’ across. Now remember, storybook Lupines are rather picky and need rich humusy soil. Side-dress with compost once in early spring and again in summer for maximum plant happiness and blooms. Winter deciduous but returns reliably each spring. A great plant for attracting butterflies and bees and deer hate it!
