Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee' - P9

Description
The False indigo 'Cherries Jubilee' (Baptisia) is an upright perennial that forms yellow-brown, butterfly-shaped flowers from May to June. Its pinnate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the False indigo 'Cherries Jubilee' are dark green, pinnate.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee' forms butterfly-shaped, yellow-brown flowers from May.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, woodland edge