PHLOMIS russeliana

Commonly known as Turkish sage

Grey-green leaves and whorls of soft yellow flowers. Grows to 3 feet

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC

individually £15.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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Good to know
Seedheads are ornamental in winter.
Pests & Diseases
Leafhoppers
Place of origin
Turkey, Syria
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Deciduous
Ovate basal leaves 6-20cm (2½-8cm) long, heart-shaped at the bases. Stem leaves are smaller and scalloped.
Yellow
Soft yellow, 2.5-3cm (1-1½in) long
Border
Suitable for a shrub border
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Height
To 90cm (36in)
Spread
75cm (30in)
Herbaceous
Erect hairy perennial producing hooded flowers in axillary whorls
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.
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.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile well drained soil
Full sun
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly