Indigofera heterantha 'Gerardiana' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Himalayan indigo 'Gerardiana' (Indigofera heterantha) is a shrub-like shrub that produces purple-coloured flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from July to October. The Himalayan indigo 'Gerardiana' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Himalayan indigo 'Gerardiana' are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Himalayan indigo 'Gerardiana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Himalayan indigo 'Gerardiana' is a shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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).

Care
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
The purple-coloured flowers of the Himalayan indigo 'Gerardiana' appear in clusters from July to October.

Use
Group planting, ornamental shrub