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INDIGOFERA heterantha
(gerardiana) - rose-purple pea-shaped flowers in long racemes and luxurious foliage. One of the most ornamental of all late flowering shrubs which prefers a hot sunny position
£16.50 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Northwestern Himalayas. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousgrey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long each with up to 21 ovate leaflets.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose purple -
RacemesDense, erect racemes to 15cm (6in) long of flowers to 1cm (½in), or more, across
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub with arching branches
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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