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Baptisia 'Solar Flare'

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Baptisia 'Solar Flare'

New Baptisia with unusual golden yellow pea-like flowers which deepen in colour as they age producing a multicoloured effect. Up to 90cm. Limited stock of 2025 seed available. Around 20 seeds per pack.

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£ 4.00
In stock - Qty 9 100% Peat Free
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Description

New variety of Baptisia with unusual golden yellow pea-like flowers which deepen in colour as they age producing a multicoloured effect. Attractive grey-green foliage. The flowers are followed by attractive seed pods. Up to 90cm. Sow in autumn, ideally, cover lightly with grit and place in cool greenhouse or outside in sheltered spot.

At A Glance

Common Name Indigo weed 'Solar Flare'
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 90cm to 1.2m
Colour yellow
Spread Rate slow
Flowering early summer
Soil Type drained,dry
Aspect sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

Looks amazing in the garden with the bright pink Geranium 'Patricia' behind it. I wasn't sure how hardy it would be but our cold Cheshire winters have proved no trouble to it at all.