Indigofera kirilowii

An unusual small, deciduous shrub native to China, Indigofera kirilowii has pinnate (feather-like) blue-green leaves and masses of pale pink, wisteria-like flowers in mid to late summer.

Indigofera kirilowii usually requires a warm sunny position with some shelter from cold winds to flower well in the UK.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Indigofera kirilowii can suffer from some die back following a very cold winter, however it usually recovers well in the following year.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Flower Colour: Pale pink
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Indigofera kirilowii grows to be a small or eventually medium sized shrub
  • Height: approx 1.5 m (5 - 6ft).
  • Spread: 1 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft).