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Gallery Blue Lupine
Lupinus x intermedia 'Gallery Blue'
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Everybody loves lupines. And most lupine species are American wildflowers. From coast to coast they are loved...the famous Pacific coast lupines, the Texas Bluebonnet, and the widespread Wild Blue Lupine of the eastern US.
But when it comes to hybrids, there is really only one group--the world-famous Russell Lupines. They were created by crossing several lupine species, most notably blue L. polyphyllus, a native of the Pacific Northwest. By careful hybridization and years of work, a man named George Russell in England perfected the multicolored strains in 1937, and they've been the standards ever since.
The Gallery Hybrids are considered a dwarf form, since many lupines are very tall plants. Gallery Hybrids grow to only about 18 in an endless array of colors and bi-colors.
Growing Lupines These prized plants are not hard to grow, and in fact, many of the wild species are permanent features in wildflower meadows. (See our Individual Species List for seeds of several native species including Texas Bluebonnet.)
The Russell Hybrids are a bit more fussy. They are best where soils are rich and conditions are cool. In zones 4 and 5 they are fine, but considered a short-lived perennial, even in New England. From Zone 6 south, they grow beautifully, but are hard to preserve and should be planted as annuals.
One of my favorite perennial author/experts, Alan Armitage, says, Flowers more perfect than those of the lupine hybrids are difficult to imagine.
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Overall rating: 4.285714 / 5 from 7 reviews.
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Finally bloomed in the THIRD year, but worth the wait!
"I thought they'd never bloom! Finally bloomed in the third year and so worth the wait!"
Did not survive
"This was part of an order which included some sick plants. Only one survived until last week, but it got what looked like brown spot. I was reimbursed for the ones that came in diseased and/ or died, which is why I gave it 2 stars. I appreciate the good customer service."
need patience
"These require patience. I have one two years old and it has not bloomed yet, but does have large interesting leaves. I have no idea how large it will get or how long it will take to bloom. The plant arrived healthy and is growing well. They like water so it is planted near my lilies. t t"
"Beautiful in every way"
"Once established this compact lupine is beautiful and dramatic, right down to its foliage (beautiful star shaped leaves that capture the morning dew in an enchanting way). Let flowers go to seed, and you'll have several more plants the next spring."
lupins is a pretty flower
"nice healthy plant"
lupins is a pretty flower
"lov blue lupines"
How can you Resist!
"I love lupine. they are the perfect welcome to my garden."