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PHLOMIS italica
Commonly known as Balearic Islands sage
White hairy stems and leaves with pale lilac flowers
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EvergreenGrey-woolly leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale lilac, 2cm (¾in) long -
Height30cm (12in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Upright shrub. Produces flowers on stems to 75cm (30in) or more
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
PHLOMIS italica
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesLeafhoppers
Place of originBalearic IslandsResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Oblong(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Phlomis - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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