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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.
Further Reading....
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - erect or spreading perennials with tall, branched stems bearing pea-like flowers followed by large, often inflated pods.
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails on young shoots -
Place of origin - eastern and southern USA. -
Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil
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Baptisa - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of BAPTISIA
BAPTISIA australis >
Commonly known as: False indigo.
Clear blue lupin-like flowers and attractive deep green leaves
BAPTISIA australis 'Purple Smoke' >
Commonly known as: False indigo.
Purple 'pea' flowers on dark stems. A hardy variety with delicate leaves
BAPTISIA 'Carolina Moonlight' >
Commonly known as: False indigo.
Blue-green leaves and creamy-yellow flowers
BAPTISIA 'Dutch Chocolate' >
Commonly known as: False indigo.
Chocolate-purple flowers with a small yellow flash on strong stems. Compact habit
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
4 options from £28.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
