See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Wild Indigo, a closely related species, has yellow flowers, but the stems yield a pale blue dye, thus the name. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. This is the best-known species of Baptisia-a treasured North American native wildflower that blooms in early summer, and has a confusing name. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. And when roses aren't blooming, Baptisia's foliage offers something interesting to look at.As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. Roses and Baptisia are a winning combination-when Baptisia isn't blooming, roses add pops of color at various times of year.Asters, which begin their stunning floral disaply in late summer and into fall, will begin blooming as Baptisia seedheads begin to form.Bulbs that bloom in early spring-such as daffodils, tulips, snowdrops, and irises-can add a pop of color before Baptisia begins it show.Echinacea purpurea, which has a long bloom time lasting from April through September, would look fabulous planted in front of Baptisia-it sits a little lower, reaching about 1 to 3 feet tall.The seed pods in fall can be enjoyed in dried flower arrangements.īaptisia provides blooms from late spring to summer, so pair it with plants that begin blooming in early spring or late summer and into fall. Add to a cut-flower garden for long-lasting indoor bouquets.There are many ways to use baptisia, and here are a few suggestions: BAPTISIA PICTURESīaptisia is right at home in cottage gardens, meadow and native plant gardens, as well as pollinator gardens. The frost-nipped foliage will blacken, but the attractive seed pods add interest to the winter garden. End-of-season care:Ĭut your plants back to the ground after the first hard frost in fall or before new growth emerges in the spring. If your plants tend to flop, secure them to a peony ring or other support in early spring. Support:īaptisias don't normally require staking, but may need some support if they're grown in partial shade. Because they are legumes, baptisias supply their own fertilizer through the nitrogen-fixing bacteria on their roots (see All About Roots). If you must divide them, wait until spring and dig deeply to avoid cutting into the root system. Transplanting and dividing is best done while your plants are still young. Dividing:īecause mature baptisias have thick, long taproots, they don’t fare well if you try to uproot and divide them. You do not need to prune back Baptisia in the fall. If you want seedpods to form, forego extensive pruning and let your plants go to seed. However, you can cut back plants by as much as a third in midsummer to shape them to your liking, just as you would when pruning shrubs. Pruning and deadheading:īaptisias will rarely rebloom if deadheaded, and doing so will prevent the development of the attractive seedpods.
Once they take root, they are very drought-tolerant thanks to their extensive root system. Keep soil evenly moist until plants become established. Soil:Īverage, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic Watering: To see the growth habit of Baptisia, view this short video (less than 2 minutes) to see an established Decadence® Deluxe ‘Pink Lemonade’ Baptisia. Rarely bothered by insect pests or foliar diseasesĭecadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' Baptisia.
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However, newer hybrids, such as the Decadence® series from Proven Winners, offer more colors, including bright yellow, pink, sapphire, and even bicolors. alba, are typically limited to shades of blue, purple, and white. Flower colors and characteristicsįlorets are shaped like pea blossoms and are borne loosely on elegant 12- to 24-inch spires. Plants grown from seeds may take 2 or 3 years to bloom and as long as 5 years to reach their full, shrublike appearance. In cooler weather, bloom times may be longer. Typically 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the temperature. Late spring to early summer Length of bloom In too much shade, plants may get lanky and bloom less profusely. Height/spread:įull sun is the ideal environment for Baptisia, though they do tolerate light shade. Typically hardy in zones 3-9 for wild species 4-9 for cultivated hybrids.
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