Details
 
 
 
Phlomis russeliana is a hardy perennial that can grow to 90cm in height, with large, ovate, rough-textured grey-green leaves. Stout stems bear whorls of hooded, soft yellow flowers 3cm in length
 
 
 
Hardiness
 
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
 
H6 - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
 
 
 
Sunlight
 
Full sun
 
Aspect
 
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
 
Exposure
 
Sheltered or Exposed
 
 
 
Moisture
 
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
 
 
 
Soil
 
Chalk, Sand, Loam
 
 
 
pH
 
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
 
 
 
Size
 
Ultimate height
 
0.5 ? 1 metre
 
Ultimate spread
 
0.1 ? 0.5 metres
 
Time to Ultimate size
 
About 2 ? 5 Years
 
 
 
How to grow
 
Cultivation
 
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate partial shade
 
 
 
Propagation
 
Propagate by division or seed in spring
 
 
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
 
Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants
 
 
 
How to care
 
Pruning
 
Prune immediately after flowering
 
Pests
 
Leafhoppers may be a problem
 
 
 
Diseases
 
Generally disease free