How to grow Amorpha

Key Information

Soil pH

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Position

full sun and part shade

Hardiness

hardiness 7
amorpha canescens

Where to plant Amorpha

Amorpha are best planted in a well-drained soil of loam or sand within an acidic, alkaline or neutral PH balance. They are best positioned in an area of full sun or part shade. Amorpha are well suite to being planted in beds and borders within a low maintenance garden. Plants are wind resistant so can cope with being planted in an exposed area.

How to plant Amorpha

Amorpha resent root disturbance so should be planted into their final position whilst they are young.

amorpha canescens

How to care for Amorpha

Mulch generously during summer as this will prevent loss of water during conditions of intense heat. Pruning may be undertaken in late winter or spring, depending on when the plants flower. Pruning is only necessary to control the size and shape or to remove dead or diseased parts of the plant. They can be cut back hard as required.

How to propagate Amorpha

It is possible to propagate Amorpha by seed in autumn, of which should be scarified.

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