Because they are legumes, baptisias supply their own fertilizer through the nitrogen-fixing bacteria on their roots (see All About Roots). If you must divide them, wait until spring and dig deeply to avoid cutting into the root system. Transplanting and dividing is best done while your plants are still young. Dividing:īecause mature baptisias have thick, long taproots, they don’t fare well if you try to uproot and divide them. You do not need to prune back Baptisia in the fall. If you want seedpods to form, forego extensive pruning and let your plants go to seed. However, you can cut back plants by as much as a third in midsummer to shape them to your liking, just as you would when pruning shrubs. Pruning and deadheading:īaptisias will rarely rebloom if deadheaded, and doing so will prevent the development of the attractive seedpods. Once they take root, they are very drought-tolerant thanks to their extensive root system. Keep soil evenly moist until plants become established.
Soil:Īverage, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic Watering: To see the growth habit of Baptisia, view this short video (less than 2 minutes) to see an established Decadence® Deluxe ‘Pink Lemonade’ Baptisia.
#PINK LEMONADE BAPTISIA SERIES#
However, newer hybrids, such as the Decadence® series from Proven Winners, offer more colors, including bright yellow, pink, sapphire, and even bicolors. alba, are typically limited to shades of blue, purple, and white. Flower colors and characteristicsįlorets are shaped like pea blossoms and are borne loosely on elegant 12- to 24-inch spires. Plants grown from seeds may take 2 or 3 years to bloom and as long as 5 years to reach their full, shrublike appearance. In cooler weather, bloom times may be longer. Typically 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the temperature. Late spring to early summer Length of bloom In too much shade, plants may get lanky and bloom less profusely. Height/spread:įull sun is the ideal environment for Baptisia, though they do tolerate light shade. You can order Baptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ from Hayloft Plants - and it will be available from RHS Plants in summer 2018.Typically hardy in zones 3-9 for wild species 4-9 for cultivated hybrids. This is the latest introduction in a 14 year breeding programme that began with Hans selecting and hybridising plants he collected in the wild in Oklahoma and Texas. He selected ‘Pink Lemonade’ for its shorter and more compact habit and its unique flower colour. This exciting new variety was developed in Michigan by Hans Hansen, head of the plant breeding team at wholesale grower Walters Gardens and a pioneer in the development of baptisias, having developed over a dozen other varieties in recent years.
The flowering part of the plants is six or seven times as wide as the rootstock, growing up to 90cm high and wide. The individual flowers are unusually long-lasting so the 30cm spikes will carry flowers in all stages and colours at the same time.īaptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ has a tight and compact rootstock from which a mass of sturdy stems appear, branching as they develop. Each flower opens in pale yellow then takes on pinkish tones as it matures, finally turning pale raspberry purple. Making a robust and very hardy perennial, the tall spikes of Baptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ have charcoal grey stems lined with elegant pea-like flowers. The latest to arrive on the scene is ‘Pink Lemonade’. They've been overshadowed by their outrageously flamboyant relatives for many years, but now, plant breeders have turned their attention to them and are developing some exciting new varieties.
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