Phlomis russeliana

£5.50

From large weed-smothering clumps of soft heart-shaped leaves rise stiff stems carrying whorls of rich-yellow hooded flowers in midsummer. The seedheads, whether green or dried, are equally effective.

 

8 in stock

Description

 

Although it looks tender, this Syrian plant is actually bone-hardy, stout stems bearing tiered whorls of hooded, butter yellow flowers in summer, above rough heart-shaped basal leaves. A valuable and easy plant that thrives in almost any soil. Rich buttery yellow flowers appear in June-Aug. Grey green heart shaped basal leaves. Impressive seedheads. Good ground cover.

Position: Almost anywhere!!
• Soil: Almost any soil other than boggy ground!
• Rate of growth: Moderate
• Flowering period: Late summer
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Pot size: 1L
• Eventual height and spread: 90 x 60cm