Phlomis russeliana - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Turkish sage (Phlomis russeliana) is an upright, runner-forming perennial that forms yellow flowers arranged in whorls from June to July. Its heart-shaped leaves are grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Turkish sage is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Turkish sage are grey-green, heart-shaped.

Spread
Turkey.

Frost hardiness
The Turkish sage has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Turkish sage sets beautiful accents together with: Blood-red cranesbill, blue rue.

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 russeliana forms yellow flowers arranged in whorls from June.

Use
Rock garden, roof garden, cottage garden, natural garden, steppe garden, perennial bed, cutting, woodland border