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PHLOMIS italica

White hairy stems and leaves with pale lilac flowers

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - oblong-lance-shaped, grey-woolly leaves to 5cm (2in) long
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale lilac, 2cm (¾in) long
Height - 30cm (12in)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Dwarf shrub - Typically 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
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - leafhoppers
Place of origin - Balearic Islands
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable 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 6 - Suitable 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 Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -