Baptisia 'Solar Flare'
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 2026 seed available. Around 20 seeds per pack.
Size
£ 3.20
In stock - Qty
15
100% Peat Free
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 Gerainium '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.