BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A new, small deciduous shrub, Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' has branches covered with upright spikes of pretty bright pink flowers in late spring or early summer. The pinnate (feather-like) leaves are mid green, sometimes turning handsome shades of golden yellow and bronze before falling in autumn.

An attractive small shrub, Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' is ideal for planting in a sunny border and can also be grown in a large container.

Supplied Size: 

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' can suffer from some die back following a very cold winter, however it usually recovers well in the following year.
• Flowering Period: June - September.
• Flower Colour: Bright pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small upright shrub spreading a little with age.
  • Height: 1.5 m (5 ft).
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft).

• Notes: Please be aware that until established, Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' appear to be a little spindly and bare once they have lost their leaves in winter.