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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
Froghoppers, grey mould, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Mediterranean. -
EvergreenLinear, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
50 - 80cm (25-32in) -
Spread
50 - 80cm (25-32in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact, bushy shrub. Dense, oblong spikes to 3cm (1¼in) long topped by conspicuous bracts.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Medium to light, 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 Size50 - 80cm (25-32in)
50 - 80cm (25-32in)