INDIGOFERA himalayensis 'Silk Road'
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INDIGOFERA himalayensis 'Silk Road'
Commonly known as indigo
Bright purple-pink flowers
£16.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Usually pest free -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple pink -
Spikes
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Cottage garden
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Pinnate
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Spread
0.5–1 metres
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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