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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
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Alternate, fully divided, 3-pinnate leaves and tall, branched stems bearing pea-like flowers followed by large, often inflated pods
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    Baptisa - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

    Varieties
    BAPTISIA australis
    Clear blue lupin-like flowers and attractive deep green leaves
     
    2 Litre
    £14.50
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    BAPTISIA australis 'Purple Smoke'
    Purple 'pea' flowers on dark stems. A hardy variety with delicate leaves
     
    2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    BAPTISIA 'Dutch Chocolate'
    Chocolate-purple flowers with a small yellow flash on strong stems. Compact habit
     
    2 Litre
    £15.00
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    BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'
    Robust, upright perennial with glaucous leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £15.00

    Useful extras...

    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    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
    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
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