Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' Lupine

Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' is an upright lupine with rosy-red flower spikes flecked with white, blooming in late spring and early summer. Must Have Perennials lists it at about 36 inches tall and 25–30 inches wide, hardy in USDA zones 4–8. ## Garden Use Grow this perennial in full sun or part shade, where the upright spikes can stand out in a border or container. The exact selection is identified as 'Red Rum' and USPP 18709 on the [Must Have Perennials Westcountry page](https://musthaveperennials.com/lupinus/). The exact [Proven Winners Red Rum profile](https://c5.provenwinners.com/plants/lupinus/westcountry-red-rum-lupine-lupinus-polyphyllus) also describes rosy-red flowers with a white fleck and notes butterflies and hummingbirds. ## Growing Conditions The [Westcountry culture guide](https://musthaveperennials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Westcountry-Lupines-Culture-Guide-.pdf) recommends evenly moist, not wet, growing media with an acidic pH and good drainage. It cautions against overwatering because crown rot can occur. Must Have Perennials lists full sun to part shade and late-spring to early-summer flowering for the series. ## Maintenance Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage an extended display. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and remove faded stems after the main flush.