Phlomis tuberosa - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Sage (Phlomis tuberosa) is an upright perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in whorls from June to July. Its heart-shaped leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Sage is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

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

Frost hardiness
The Sage has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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.

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 forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in whorls from June.

Use
Rock garden, roof garden, cottage garden, natural garden, steppe garden, herbaceous border, cutting