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Beginner skill rating |
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0.6m max. spread |
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0.3m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Phlomis italica
Other names: Phlomis
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Genus: Phlomis
Species: P. italica - P. italica is an upright perennials with grey-wholly leaves and whorls of hooded, lilac-pink flowers in summer.
Phlomis italica is: Evergreen
Flower: Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Bushy, Compact
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Euphorbia myrsinites (Broad leaved glaucous spurge), Olea europaea (Black olive), Artemisia dracunculus French (French tarragon ), Artemisia dracunculus Russian (Russian tarragon)
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Specific pests: Leafhoppers
Pruning: Seed heads can be left on for winter interest.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Phlomis italica (Phlomis) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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