Baptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ PP30669 (4) 1-gallons

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Baptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ PP30669 (4) 1-gallons

DECADENCE® DELUXE Series

Common Name: False IndigoIn late spring to early summer, soft yellow flowers age to dusty raspberry purple, and both colors appear on the stem at the same time. Charcoal stems really make the colors pop. Forms an incredibly full and bushy habit-a perfect substitution for shrubs if you’re looking for structure in the garden. ‘Pink Lemonade’ is part of a subgroup DECADENCE® DELUXE, a reference to its taller, vase-shaped habit. It joins ‘Pink Truffles’, a solid pink counterpart.

Height: 3.5-4.0 FeetSpread: 4.0 FeetHardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Yellow – Pink shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsPoor to Average Soil QualityBloomtime: Late Spring to Early SummerAttracts ButterfliesBee FriendlyDeer ResistantGrowth Rate: MediumBorder Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Salt Tolerant

Baptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ is a truly unique and eye-catching false indigo cultivar that offers a delightful color-changing spectacle in the garden. It is prized for its bicolor flower spikes, attractive foliage, and adaptability. Here is a closer look at what makes it special:

Appearance:

• Flowers: ‘Pink Lemonade’ features tall, elegant spires of pea-shaped flowers that emerge a soft, buttery yellow and gradually mature to a dusty rose-purple. The fascinating aspect is that both colors are often present on the flower spike simultaneously, creating a beautiful bicolor effect. The flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, providing a long-lasting display.
• Foliage: The plant has attractive, blue-green foliage that forms a bushy, upright clump. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, providing a lovely backdrop for the colorful flowers.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. For optimal flowering, it is best to provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can tolerate some shade, but it may become leggy and require staking.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. It is adaptable to various soil types, including poor soils.
• Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.

Uses:

• Borders and Beds: Its upright habit and unique bicolor flowers make it a standout addition to borders, beds, and cottage gardens.
• Containers: ‘Pink Lemonade’ can also be grown in containers, adding a touch of elegance to patios and decks.
• Cut Flowers: The flowers make excellent cut flowers for fresh arrangements.
• Pollinator Gardens: It is a great choice for pollinator gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with its abundant nectar and pollen.

Additional Benefits:

• Long Blooming Season: ‘Pink Lemonade’ blooms for several weeks, providing a long season of interest.
• Ornamental Seed Pods: After the flowers fade, attractive, large seed pods develop, adding further interest to the garden. The seed pods turn charcoal-black in the fall and persist into winter.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The foliage is generally unappealing to deer and rabbits.
• Low Maintenance: It is a relatively low-maintenance plant that does not require much care once established.

Overall, Baptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a unique and eye-catching perennial with bicolor flowers, attractive foliage, and adaptability. Its long blooming season and low maintenance make it a versatile and rewarding addition to any sunny garden.

(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,

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