An upright, shrub with grey woolly leaves and lilac-pink flowers in mid-summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phlomis italica
An upright, shrub with grey woolly leaves and lilac-pink flowers in mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Phlomis |
|---|---|
| Species | italica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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