White Flower Farm
Lupinus 'The Chatelaine'
Lupinus 'The Chatelaine' is a striking perennial Lupine, celebrated for its tall spikes of bright rose-pink flowers accented with a white eye, blooming throughout June and July. This North American native thrives in sunny locations with sandy, low-nutrient, well-drained, acidic soil. It offers excellent garden presence, pairing beautifully with gray foliage plants. Once established, this variety is deer-resistant and attracts beneficial pollinators. For optimal health, cut the plant back after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of leaves. It ships as a 1-pint pot ready for planting.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2688
/ 3268
#2688 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
SKU
33422
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Who it's for
- Dramatic Vertical Interest
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
- Nitrogen-Fixing Perennial
Who should skip it
- Short-Lived Perennial
- Susceptible to Pests and Disease
- Requires Specific Soil Conditions
Key Specs
SKU
S33422
Hardiness Zone
USDA 5-7S/8W
Mature Height
36 inches
Spacing
12-15 inches
Exposure
Full Sun
Blooms In
June-July
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Lifespan
Perennial
Features
- Produces stunning rose-pink flower spikes
- Deer resistant garden performance
- Attracts beneficial pollinators
- Thrives in sandy, low-nutrient soils
- Encourages fresh foliage after bloom
- Ideal for mass planting or as a specimen
What customers say
Customers highly admire the stunning aesthetic of Lupinus 'The Chatelaine,' praising its unique bi-color spires for a classic garden look. The supplier consistently delivers robust, healthy starter plants ensuring good viability. While the mature display is exceptional and justifies the investment, a key theme involves patience; plants require a full year or more to reach their advertised grandeur, causing initial disappointment. Furthermore, the premium pricing is noted as high relative to the initial plant size, slightly affecting perceived value. Despite the necessary establishment time and cost, the overall sentiment remains strongly positive due to the eventual, reliable bloom quality.
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