Disponible en magasin seulement
FORMAT
2 GA
Baptisia Decadence® « Pink Truffles » — Floral elegance in soft pink that stands out for its hardiness and understated charisma. This rare perennial from the Decadence® collection reveals upright spires of pastel pink inflorescences subtly tinged with lavender, contrasting with elegant bluish-green foliage. Its imposing stature and naturally rounded habit make it a garden centerpiece, ready to effortlessly structure your flower beds.
Key Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial (ornamental legume) Height: 90 to 100 cm (35 to 39 inches) Width: 80 cm (31 inches) Bloom Time: Late May to early July Flowers: Upright spires, soft pink with lavender undertones Foliage: Bluish-green, dense and ornamental Habit: Bushy, rounded, well-branched Fragrance: Unscented Special Feature: Nitrogen fixer – improves soil quality Growing Conditions: Exposure: Full sun (tolerates light partial shade) Soil: Light to moderately rich, well-drained, even poor or stony Watering: Very low – excellent drought tolerance Hardiness: Very good (down to -30 °C, USDA zones 4 to 9) Maintenance: None – do not divide (deep taproot) Use: Ideal for sunny borders, mixed borders, or gravel gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant due to its architectural habit Companion Plants: Pairs well with prairie plants like Echinacea, Coreopsis, Salvia, Achillea Cut Flower: Excellent as a fresh or dried cut flower
Why choose Pink Truffles?
Spectacular flowering that brings an effortless romantic touch, perfectly suited for understated, natural, or contemporary gardens. A lasting asset: a robust plant that is drought-tolerant once established and structures the landscape with its bushy, branched habit. Ecological added value: its ability to fix nitrogen improves soil quality, facilitating coexistence with other plantings. Landscape versatility: thrives in sunny borders, mixed borders, or gravel gardens; also works very well as a specimen plant due to its architectural silhouette.
Uses and Planting Ideas
Plan it as a focal point in a sunny border for a natural and elegant structure. Create a light border with other prairie perennials like Echinacea, Coreopsis, Salvia, and Achillea for a warm meadow effect. Integrate it into a gravel garden to emphasize a modern and understated aesthetic.
