BAPTISIA 'Dutch Chocolate'

Commonly known as False indigo

Chocolate-purple flowers with a small yellow flash on strong stems. Compact habit
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Chocolate purple
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Compact plant with blue-green leaves each consisting of 3 ovate leaflets to 4cm (1½in) in long. Flowers are followed by decorative seed pods
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

BAPTISIA 'Dutch Chocolate'

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£15.00 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects. Baptisia develops a long taproot so is best left undisturbed. Seed pods provide an attractive feature
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails on new growth
    Place of origin
    Eastern USA. Garden origin. USA. 2011. Hans Hansen, Michigan
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long in many-flowered racemes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Baptisa - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
90cm (36in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

Useful extras...

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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

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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.
Only £8.00

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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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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

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