Phlomoides tuberosa 'Amazone'
Jerusalem sage (syn. Phlomis tuberosa Amazone)
In July and August, whorls of tubular, lilac flowers appear at intervals like fluffy beads, on erect stems held high above large,...
Pepperpots, lace and satin-white skeletons for the autumn garden
As the days shorten, the autumn sun sinks a little lower every day and begins to backlight the borders, picking up detail and silhouette. There’s plenty to enjoy and seed heads, in suitably autumnal shades of brown and silver take centre stage, often last
Read full articlePlants with seedheads for the winter garden
Some plants have intricate seed heads which provide a profile and refuge to insects in a winter garden, and seed heads can be beguiling. However care must be taken not to allow seed heads that deliver hundreds of seed a free reign.
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