Baptisia 'Cherries Jubilee'
false indigo
A bold splash of late-spring colour sets the tone in sunny, free-draining borders, where upright stems rise cleanly above fresh blue-green foliage. With a natural, slightly shrub-like structure, this tough perennial brings real backbone to planting schemes and settles in to become more impressive year after year.
Flowers emerge in rich, intriguing tones that shift as they open, with Baptisia ‘Cherries Jubilee’ producing a striking mix of warm, deep shades held on strong, branching spikes. Each stem carries multiple flowering points, so the display feels full and generous rather than sparse, with blooms standing proudly above the foliage.
Once established, it copes well with dry spells and poor soils, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens and sunny banks. The plant keeps its shape without fuss, forming a rounded, upright clump that works well mid-border or as a feature among grasses and perennials.
Even after flowering finishes, interest continues as the seed pods develop and age, adding structure and texture right through autumn and into winter.
Flowers emerge in rich, intriguing tones that shift as they open, with Baptisia ‘Cherries Jubilee’ producing a striking mix of warm, deep shades held on strong, branching spikes. Each stem carries multiple flowering points, so the display feels full and generous rather than sparse, with blooms standing proudly above the foliage.
Once established, it copes well with dry spells and poor soils, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens and sunny banks. The plant keeps its shape without fuss, forming a rounded, upright clump that works well mid-border or as a feature among grasses and perennials.
Even after flowering finishes, interest continues as the seed pods develop and age, adding structure and texture right through autumn and into winter.
How to care for Baptisia Cherries Jubilee:
Plant Baptisia in a sunny, well-drained spot where it can stay undisturbed, as it develops a deep tap root that improves drought tolerance but makes transplanting difficult.
While it's frost hardy, younger plants benefit from protection in colder areas—apply a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter in late autumn and use fleece during hard frosts.
These perennials prefer poor to moderately fertile soil and dislike being heavily fertilised or waterlogged. Lift and divide large clumps only in early spring if absolutely necessary.
While it's frost hardy, younger plants benefit from protection in colder areas—apply a thick mulch of well-rotted organic matter in late autumn and use fleece during hard frosts.
These perennials prefer poor to moderately fertile soil and dislike being heavily fertilised or waterlogged. Lift and divide large clumps only in early spring if absolutely necessary.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.9m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: Seeds from this packet are not edible
