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BAPTISIA australis 'Purple Smoke'
Commonly known as False indigo
Purple 'pea' flowers on dark stems. A hardy variety with delicate leaves
(UK Delivery Only)
£14.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
B. alba x B. australis. Baptisia develops a long taproot so is best left undisturbed. Leave stems and pods for winter feature or clip after flowering to maintain rounded shape -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails on new growth -
Place of origin
Eastern and southern USA. Garden origin. Natural hybrid. USA. Rob Gardner, North Carolina Botanical Garden -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
RacemesErect to slightly arching terminal racemes to 30cm (12in) long of pea-shaped flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect perennial with leaves with 3 leaflets to 5cm (2in) long Flowers are followed by cylindrical pods to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Border
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Soil Conditions
Free draining sandy soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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