PHLOMIS tuberosa
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PHLOMIS tuberosa
Commonly known as Sage-leaf mullein
Violet flowers from JUN-JUL. Grows to around 3 feet tall
individually £15.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Leafhoppers -
Place of origin
Europe, central Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLightly hairy leaves to 25cm (10in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousPerennial. Whorls of flowers, more crowded towards the stem ends.
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Tuberous
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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.
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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.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
90cm (36in)
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