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    BAPTISIA
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    BAPTISIA

    Commonly known as False indigo

    All flower JUN-JUL

    Genus of about 17 species of erect or spreading perennials from dry woodland and grassland in eastern and southern USA.

    The "false indigo" tag relates to its use in the past as a blue dye.

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    • Herbaceous
      Alternate, fully divided, 3-pinnate leaves and tall, branched stems bearing pea-like flowers followed by large, often inflated pods
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    varieties
    BAPTISIA australis
    Clear blue lupin-like flowers and attractive deep green leaves
     
    2 Litre
    £14.50
    Currently out of stock, please check again soon
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    BAPTISIA australis 'Purple Smoke'
    Purple 'pea' flowers on dark stems. A hardy variety with delicate leaves
     
    2 Litre
    £15.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BAPTISIA 'Dutch Chocolate'
    Velvety purplish-chocolate pea-like flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £15.00
    Unavailable
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    BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'
    Robust, upright perennial with glaucous leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    BAPTISIA 'Pink Truffles'
    Pale pink flowers from yellow buds
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    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
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