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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym
Phlomis tuberosa 'Bronze Flamingo'
sage-leaf mullein 'Bronze Flamingo'
An herbaceous perennial to around 1m high, with dark purple stems and long, tapered dark green leaves flushed with bronze. Hooded, pale lilac flowers are borne in whorls around upright stems in summer, and remain attractive as seedheads
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Green Bronze | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Purple | Green Bronze | |
| Autumn | Purple | Green Bronze | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, reliably well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flower stems when no longer decorative
Pests
May be susceptible to sage leafhopper
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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