Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 9.00 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Re-opens Saturday 1st March
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
  • or use plant finder
  • INDIGOFERA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    INDIGOFERA   INDIGOFERA   INDIGOFERA   INDIGOFERA
    >

    INDIGOFERA

    In the family of the indigo-dye plant.

    Genus of 700 or more species of evergreen or deciduous trees and shrubs, annuals and herbaceous perennials found mainly in a variety of tropical and sub-tropical regions.

    The species tinctoria and sufffruticosa are those from which the well-known dye was extracted. Indigo-dyed fabric found in Peru predates Egyptian-dyed fabrics by 1500 years. Indigo was used in paintings by artists in the Middle Ages. Several species were used as analgesics to relieve pain.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Place of origin
      From tropical and sub tropical regions
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties

    INDIGOFERA amblyantha
    Shrimp-pink flowers in long racemes
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Available again from June 2025
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    INDIGOFERA hancockii
    Clear pink flowers.
     
    2 Litre
    £16.50
    INDIGOFERA howellii
    Tapering racemes of bright pink flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    INDIGOFERA kirilowii
    Pale pink flowers.
     
    2 Litre
    £22.50
    Unavailable
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    INDIGOFERA potaninii
    Clear pink flowers in horizontal spreading racemes continuously through the summer
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Unavailable
    Notify me when this plant is available to order

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    arrow_drop_up