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 £15.00 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
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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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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Perennial. 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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