Baptisia Collection
Baptisia Collection
Baptisia australis sp., Starlite Prairieblues, Alba
Baptisia, False indigo, Wild indigo
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Description
The collection consists of:
- x 1 Baptisia australis 'Alba' : a beautiful variety with pure white flowers, reaching a height of 1.20 m (4ft)
- x 1 Baptisia (x) australis 'Starlite Prairieblues' : a compact hybrid variety (90 cm (35in) tall when in bloom) with slightly earlier flowering, bicoloured and sparkling. Its flowers are a periwinkle blue with white tips at the base.
- x 1 Baptisia australis : the native botanical species from the central United States. The plant reaches a height of 1.50 m (5ft) when in bloom. Its flowering is a magnificent indigo blue.
Baptisias are close cousins of lupins, which are much better known in Europe. They are much less demanding in terms of moisture, but share with lupins a preference for acidic soils. A mix of compost and sand will suit them perfectly. Water regularly during the first few months to help them get established. Fertiliser is not necessary, as it would promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Allow for a spacing of 80 cm (32in) between plants, as Baptisia clumps can become imposing over time.
Plant the Baptisias from this collection in a small romantic scene, interspersed with three English roses, for example. In a wilder area, associate them with medium-sized grasses such as Pennisetum, Muhlenbergia capillaris, or small Miscanthus. Baptisias are authentic meadow plants that get along well with echinaceas, toadflaxes, or even with hybrid mulleins, equally understated and spectacular.
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Botanical data
Baptisia
australis
sp., Starlite Prairieblues, Alba
Fabaceae
Baptisia, False indigo, Wild indigo
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant these plants in the sun, in loose, well-drained soil, preferably non-calcareous. Once well-rooted, they tolerate summer drought.
In the first year of cultivation, the plant may appear stunted, which is normal. Young Baptisia plants are very slow-growing, and their taproot is particularly fragile until it is deeply anchored in the soil. Make sure not to damage it during planting! Avoid leaving young plants in their pot for too long: the taproot could bend when it reaches the bottom.
Optionally, add a small handful of phosphate fertiliser (it is a root stimulant), to be mixed with the soil at the time of planting. Add 1/3 sand and 1/3 gravel to clayey and heavy soils to ensure good drainage, which is essential. Water moderately in the first year.
In the second or third year, the plant will be established and not require any special care, and it can bloom profusely for many years.
Caution, voles also seem to be fond of their fleshy roots...
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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