Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' (Decadence Series)
false indigo
Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' is a strong growing compact form with upright smokey grey stems, which are smothered in purplish buds...
9cm pot
£12.99
available to order from autumn
3 × 9cm pots
£29.99
£10.00 each
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' is a strong growing compact form with upright smokey grey stems, which are smothered in purplish buds in mid- to late spring.
These open to reveal lemon yellow flowers which rise in columns above the cool blue-green foliage. Happiest in a sunny spot, they will become drought tolerant once established.
These open to reveal lemon yellow flowers which rise in columns above the cool blue-green foliage. Happiest in a sunny spot, they will become drought tolerant once established.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Baptisia Lemon Meringue (Decadence Series):
Plant Baptisia in a sunny, well-drained spot where it can stay undisturbed, as it develops a deep tap root that improves drought tolerance but makes transplanting difficult.
While it's frost hardy, younger plants benefit from protection in colder areas—apply a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter in late autumn and use fleece during hard frosts.
These perennials prefer poor to moderately fertile soil and dislike being heavily fertilised or waterlogged. Lift and divide large clumps only in early spring if absolutely necessary.
While it's frost hardy, younger plants benefit from protection in colder areas—apply a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter in late autumn and use fleece during hard frosts.
These perennials prefer poor to moderately fertile soil and dislike being heavily fertilised or waterlogged. Lift and divide large clumps only in early spring if absolutely necessary.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
