Soft yellow flowers appears atop the compact clump of deep blue-green foliage in spring on this pink lemonade baptisia, a striking false indigo perennial. The flowers age to dusty raspberry purple, showing both colors at the same time on this unique yellow pink baptisia plant. Baptisia ‘Pink Lemonade’ (False Indigo) is an upright, densely branched perennial bearing sturdy spikes of pea-shaped, soft yellow flowers that age to pink and mauve-lavender in late spring to early summer.

Context Explanation

The unique, bicolor flowers contrast nicely with the charcoal stems. When you have so many colorful members of the DECADENCE® Baptisia, it's hard to imagine a new hue! However, 'Pink Lemonade' does just that with its unique bicolor flower spikes, the first bicolor of the series. It thrives in areas with full Sun and part Sun.

Insight Material

'Pink Lemonade' Baptisia will catch attention from afar with its contrast color of blooms. Plant also attracts bees and butterflies. Baptisia Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' is truly a fizzy combo of colors, the show starts even before buds open thanks to the plant's deep purple stems. Add the splendor of soft canary yellow blossoms that age to bright raspberry, brandishing both shades simultaneously on strong, 4’ stems. Baptisia 'Pink Lemonade' is an introduction from Walters Gardens' plant breeder, Hans Hansen.

Final Conclusion

This unusual selection has flowers that emerge yellow, then morph to pink, and finally mauvy lavender...on the same stalk. 'Pink Lemonade' is a hybrid false indigo cultivar that features bicolored flowers on long racemes and an upright, compact, and busy habit. Mature clumps will reach up to 4' tall and spread to fill a similar area.