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DESCRIPTION: A stunning hybrid producing thick spikes of eye catching two-tone rose and white flowers; a tremendous visual impact massed in the garden, border plantings or in containers
BOTANICAL NAME: Lupinus 'Staircase Rose White'
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 45-60 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 50 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Bicolour rose pink and white
FLOWERING TIME: Summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Emerald green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average - Needs well drained soil
OTHER FEATURES: Attracts Hummingbirds, Border, Cut Flower, Rabbit Resistant
Ornamental Features
Staircase™ Rose White Lupine features bold spikes of rose pea-like flowers with white overtones rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its palmate leaves remain emerald green in colour throughout the season.
Landscape Attributes
Staircase™ Rose White Lupine is an herbaceous perennial with a rigidly upright and towering form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Staircase™ Rose White Lupine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Staircase™ Rose White Lupine will grow to be about 18-23 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18-23 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 3 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in clay soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.
*We must be contacted within 7 days of delivery and plants must be taken care of, unplanted and watered until we can pick them up.
**Cedars & Perennials only come with an in-season warranty only. Warranty does not apply to frost damage, hail damage, wind damage or any other acts of mother nature. Plants must be properly planted, properly watered and cared for. Warranty only applies to items purchased at full price or to a maximum discount of 10% unless otherwise specified.