Professional Growing Information I am very disappointed my Baptisa has not flowered after being in the ground since the 2017 growing season. It gets huge and looks very healthy but has very minimal blue color on a few leaves in the Spring. I decided to prune it back this fall and see what happens next year. If it still doesn't flower I will give it to a friend with a full Sun yard. I am in zone 5 and the plant gets about 5 hours of Sun per day.
Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo Baptisia hybrid
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
3' - 3'
Spread
3' - 3'
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Details
Features
Enjoy this perennial year after year.Vivid violet blue flowers appear atop a compact, upright clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring. Smaller size; well-suited to urban landscapes.
Fall InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:30 - 36 InchesSpacing:30 - 36 InchesSpread:30 - 36 InchesFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PurpleFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Shade:BlueHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Compact habit, ideal for small spaces.
Maintenance Notes:This easy care perennial is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for low maintenance.
Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' Baptisia hybrid USPP 27,904, Can 6,256 -
5 Reviews
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joyce chichila, Michigan, United States, 48 weeks ago
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I was excited to plant this in my border. I am careful to only plant deer-resistant shrubs and perennials, and I understand that deer will eat even deer-resistant plants if they are hungry enough. God bless them. So I came out to the garden on the third day after planting this plant and the top had been eaten off. I pulled it out because I won't stress or fight nature with preventative sprays. I have many beautiful and thriving shrubs and flowers that the deer do not bother so there is often a process of learning as I garden. Anyway, just a heads-up that you may find this perennial not very unpleasant to the deer. But, that's okay... Enjoy your gardens. Mine has been a refuge in this challenging time.
Cathy, Maryland, United States, 1 year ago -
Purchased this beauty a year ago and have been delighted with it's health and appearance. It survived a record cold winter and emerged this spring with strong and abundant new growth. the vivid bloom color is fabulous! It really pops in the garden! Will be looking for other similar specimens!
Jill, Wisconsin, United States, 2 years ago
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