Phlomis russeliana
phlomis
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average-fast
- Flowering period: May to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
From late spring, right through to early autumn, whorls of hooded, pale yellow flowers appear at intervals on tall, erect stems with dramatic, heart-shaped leaves. A vigorous, spreading perennial that's justifiably popular, due to its long flowering season and tolerance of drought. It looks great in a mixed border, but it needs room to express itself. The flowers are also worth leaving on in winter as they look magical when covered in frost. - Garden care: In mid-spring shorten any frost-damaged stems, cutting back to just above a healthy bud. Remove any weak or diseased shoots, cutting cleanly back to the base.
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yarrow
Bright, terracotta flowers with flat heads
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Wonderful, disc-like summer flowers
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New Zealand flax
Large, architectural evergreen with strappy leaves
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Russian sage
Violet-blue flowers and silvery foliage. Great planted en masse
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coneflower
Striking new orange coneflower
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A good focal point in the summer border; blends well in Mediterranean, gravel or prairie borders; bees love it, so good for wildflower gardens
Lucy Summers - Greenfingers Guides