Indigofera amblyantha - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Chinesischer-Indigo (Indigofera amblyantha) is an upright, shrub-like garden plant that produces dark pink, butterfly-shaped flowers. They appear from July to September. The Chinesischer-Indigo also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellowish autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinesischer-Indigo are medium green, pinnate. Chinesischer-Indigo turns bright yellow in autumn.

Growth
Chinesischer-Indigo is upright and shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The dark pink, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub, solitary plant

Root
Indigofera amblyantha is a heartroot.