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    BALLOTA
    BALLOTA hirsuta
    BALLOTA hirsuta
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    BALLOTA hirsuta BALLOTA hirsuta

    BALLOTA hirsuta

    Commonly known as horehound

    Small, velvety silver leaves and purple flowers.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Decorative in the winter. Good for dry gardens.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Generally pest and disease free
    • Evergreen
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Purplish pink
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Sub-tropical / mediterranean
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
      To -10C
    • Silver
      Silver-grey
    • Height and Spread
      60 cm
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Alkaline / Chalk loving
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
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