Phlomis italica
phlomis
- 2 litre pot
- £32.99
- available to order from summer
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: frost hardy
In summer, this small evergreen shrub produces hooded, lilac-pink flowers that encircle the upright stems, creating a tiered effect. Perfect towards the front of a sunny border with well-drained soil, the woolly, grey foliage is aromatic, so it also makes a good candidate for a sensory garden. - Garden care: For the best results choose a sheltered site away from cold, drying winds and prune each year in mid-spring. Shorten any frost-damaged stems, cutting back to just above a healthy bud, and remove any weak or diseased shoots, cutting cleanly back to the base.