TUTTI FRUITTI™ hybrids Lupine

Tutti Frutti is sold as a seed-grown lupine selection with distinctive bicolored flower spikes. Thompson & Morgan lists it as Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Tutti Frutti’, gives a height of about 40 inches, and notes that it can flower in its first year; seedlings may vary in their color patterns. ## Seasonal interest The supplier’s schedule places flowering from July through September in its UK growing program, so timing shifts with local climate and sowing date. The tall spikes rise above palmate foliage and can add a colorful vertical accent in a sunny perennial bed. ## Site and care Choose a sunny position with organically rich soil and steady moisture. Lupines prefer soil that stays moist but drains well; in hot summer locations, light afternoon shade and a layer of mulch help keep roots cooler. The seller lists this as a hardy perennial, but performance and winter survival vary by region. ## Maintenance Remove faded spikes to encourage more flowers, and watch for aphids, slugs, and snails. Lupines may be short-lived even in favorable conditions, so allow a few plants to set seed if you want seedlings to replace older clumps. [Thompson & Morgan’s Tutti Frutti product profile](https://www.tandmwholesale.com/seedsbytype/hardyperennials/LupinusTuttiFrutti) · [NC State Extension’s lupine guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lupinus/).