Baptisia Australis

2-3 Litre Pot

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, well drained
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering Period: May – August
• Hardiness: H7
• Eventual Height: 1-1.5m
• Eventual Spread: 0.5-1m

Baptisia Australis, also known as ‘Blue False Indigo’ is native to Central and Eastern North America and is also holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.  It is a hardy herbaceous clump forming, perennial with grey-green three parted leaves and upright spikes of indigo-blue flowers that appear from early Summer making it a great attraction for the many insects that visit the garden. A superb plant for the flower border providing added interest during the Winter months when the seed heads are left to sway in the wind.

How to care for your Baptisia Australis

• Light: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade. It needs at least six hours of direct sunlight each day to grow and bloom.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. The pH level of the soil should be neutral to slightly alkaline.
• Watering: It is drought-tolerant and can survive on rainfall alone. However, it will grow and bloom better if you water it regularly during the growing season, especially during periods of drought.
• Fertilisation: Does not require much fertiliser. However, if you want to promote healthy growth and blooming, you can apply a balanced fertiliser to the plant in the early Spring.
• Pruning: Does not require much pruning. However, you can deadhead the spent flowers to promote additional blooming, and you can cut back the stems to the ground in the Autumn to promote new growth in the Spring.

By following these simple care instructions, you can enjoy the beauty and benefits of Baptisia Australis in your garden for years to come.