Overview
Indigofera frutescens is a spreading branched, bushy shrubs in the genus Indigofera, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Indigofera frutescens grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal, city and courtyard gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Indigofera frutescens is a spreading, branched shrub with a bushy habit and deciduous foliage. As a member of the Indigofera genus, it produces pinnate leaves and small, pea-like flowers in spikes or racemes during spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to a range of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with varying pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suits a variety of garden settings such as cottage gardens, coastal areas, and city courtyards, preferring fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Indigofera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered, Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Indigofera frutescens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Indigofera frutescens
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Indigofera frutescens?
Indigofera frutescens prefers full sun. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.
What soil does Indigofera frutescens need?
Indigofera frutescens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Indigofera frutescens hardy in the UK?
Indigofera frutescens has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Indigofera frutescens?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Indigofera genus
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- Indigofera szechuensis
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- Indigofera decora f. alba
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