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Phlomis bourgaei
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Bourgeau sage

An evergreen, woody perennial with rough-textured, heart-shaped and long, dark green leaves which are hairy and silvery green on the underside. Has whorls of bright yellow, hooded flowers all through summer. Seedheads can offer structural interest in winter and also attract wildlife

Other common names
Bourgeau phlomis

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Phlomis can be herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with sage-like leaves and whorls of tubular, hooded flowers over a long period in summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow nicely in fertile well-drained soil in full sun and will tolerate some partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring and softwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Prune old wood in spring, see pruning group 9 or pruning group 8 for more detail

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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