Sophora prostrata 'Little Baby'

Sophora prostré, Sophora nain

The cultivar 'Little Baby' was selected for its very small growth and slightly more colorful blooms. At maturity, the shrub averages 1.25 m in all directions and grows quite slowly. As its name suggests, Sophora prostrata has an anomalous and irregular growth habit. The branches are spindly and grow at a constant, sharp angle at each node, in a zigzag pattern. The few leaves are deciduous or evergreen, depending on the severity of the winter. They consist of small leaves with a bright green color and a purplish edge that contrasts with the golden yellow of the young stems. Older plants bloom in February-March. They are small, solitary butterfly flowers hanging from a stem. They are slightly curved and their shape is reminiscent of the beak of a miniature parrot. They are yellow-orange in color and emit a subtle, furtive scent that attracts foraging insects. Before wilting, these erwt-like flowers open into narrow bells that reveal striking yellow stamens. They then form brown cylindrical pods that contain dark kidney-shaped seeds. Le Sophora 'Little Baby' s'épanouit en solitaire intégré dans un environnement minéral tel qu'une grande rocaille. Les jardiniers plus continentaux le cultiveront dans un grand pot pour le garder dans un endroit frais et bien éclairé pendant l'hiver. Car une plante en pot ou en bac est toujours beaucoup moins résistante au manque d'eau que son homologue en pleine terre.

Brèves caractéristiques

Hauteur de la plante mature:	0,75 - 1 M
Couleur des fleurs:	jaune, orange
Exposition:	mi-ombragé, ensolleilé
Sol:	tous
Forme:	buisson, boule

Période de floraison

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