Lupinus Gallery Blue

Description and Characteristics

Lupinus 'Gallery Blue' is a compact, floriferous selection from the well-known Gallery Series, bred for dense flowering, early bloom times, and neat, manageable growth. This cultivar features tall, stately spikes of deep violet-blue flowers, often with contrasting white or pale markings on the upper petals, providing bold vertical interest and rich colour to garden beds and borders.

Growing to 50–60 cm in height and spreading to about 40–50 cm, 'Gallery Blue' is well-suited for mid-border plantings, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly designs. Its elegant spires bloom from late spring through early summer, and with timely deadheading, it may offer a second flush in late summer.

• Deep blue to violet flower spikes, often with white highlights

• Upright, bushy habit with lush palmate foliage

• Flowering period: May to June, with possible rebloom in late summer

• Compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Lupinus 'Gallery Blue' performs best in sunny, well-drained locations and benefits from basic care such as deadheading, occasional feeding, and protection from waterlogging.

• Light Requirements:

  • Prefers full sun (6+ hours/day) for strong flowering and growth

  • Tolerates light partial shade, especially in hotter regions

• Soil Preferences:

  • Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile, slightly acidic soil

  • Avoid overly rich, heavy clay, or very alkaline soils

  • Improve poor soil with organic matter or compost before planting

• Watering Needs:

  • Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy during active growth

  • Water regularly in dry spells, especially for young or container-grown plants

  • Once established, moderately drought-tolerant

• Feeding:

  • Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertiliser

  • Avoid overfeeding, which may encourage leafy growth over flowers

• Deadheading and Pruning:

  • Remove spent flower spikes promptly to encourage a second flush of blooms

  • In autumn, cut back stems to just above the crown after flowering finishes

  • Avoid disturbing basal foliage until it naturally dies back

• Support:

  • Generally does not require staking due to compact growth

  • In windy or exposed areas, light support may help upright spikes

Design Applications, Companion Plants, and Longevity

Lupinus 'Gallery Blue' offers dramatic vertical form and strong seasonal colour in a compact, border-friendly size. It works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary gardens.

• Design Uses:

  • Ideal for cottage gardens, pollinator borders, herbaceous beds, and mixed perennial plantings

  • Excellent for repetition planting in drifts or rows for structured designs

  • Also suitable for large containers or raised beds

• Companion Plants:

  • Combines well with foxgloves (Digitalis), delphiniums, achillea, salvia, and catmint (Nepeta)

  • Blends beautifully with pale pinks, whites, and silvers

  • Silver or blue-foliage companions like artemisia or eryngium enhance its colour

• Wildlife and Pollinator Value:

  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Excellent nectar and pollen source in late spring and early summer

  • Valuable addition to wildlife-friendly and pollinator gardens

• Propagation and Lifespan:

  • Propagate by seed or basal cuttings in spring

  • May self-seed lightly if spent flowers are left in place

  • Generally short-lived (3–5 years) but can be refreshed by replanting or dividing

• Pests and Disease Considerations:

  • Watch for aphids, especially the large lupin aphid, in summer

  • Slugs and snails may target new shoots in spring

  • Good air circulation and well-spaced planting prevent mildew and leaf spot

• Size
  2L

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