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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

BAPTISIA 'Lemon Meringue'
Commonly known as False indigo
Robust, upright perennial with glaucous leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers
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Deciduous - leaves with 3 leaflets, to 5cm (2in) long
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Yellow
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Height - 1.2m (4ft)
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Spread - 80cm (32in)
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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. - upright perennial with leaves with 3 leaflets to 5cm (2in) long. Opens up after flowering and may need staking, or can be cut back
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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)
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects. Baptisia develops a long taproot so is best left undisturbed. Pods can be left as an attractive feature into autumn
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Pests & Diseases - slugs and snails on new growth
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Place of origin - eastern and southern USA. Garden origin. USA. Hans Hansen, Michigan
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - erect, terminal racemes to 45cm (18in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Blue - - blue-green
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Rabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50