Phlomis 'Pratensis' - P11

Description
The Sage 'Amazone' (Phlomis tuberosa) is an upright, compact perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in whorls from June to July. Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Sage 'Amazone' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sage 'Amazone's are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Sage 'Amazone' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Sage 'Amazone' sets beautiful accents together with: Garden blue oat 'Saphirsprudel', large butterwort, rough grass.

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in whorls from June.

Use
Rock garden, roof garden, cottage garden, natural garden, steppe garden, perennial bed, cutting, bee pasture