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Baptisia 'Vanilla Cream' (Decadence Series)
false indigo
The foliage of this attractive false indigo emerges with a bronze flush, but soon turns a rich green. Then, in...
9cm pot
available to order from autumn
3 × 9cm pots
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
The foliage of this attractive false indigo emerges with a bronze flush, but soon turns a rich green. Then, in mid- to late spring, upright spikes to 25cm (10in) long form, and these carry yellow buds, which open to creamy white pea-like flowers.
Resist cutting these back after they have faded, as in autumn the resulting seed pods look really pretty - and they will remain interesting well into autumn.
Resist cutting these back after they have faded, as in autumn the resulting seed pods look really pretty - and they will remain interesting well into autumn.
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
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Baptisia Vanilla Cream (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.
