Pair of Phlomis

We offer you a pair of perennial Phlomis plants, composed of Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' and Phlomis russeliana, two hardy varieties that are resistant to cold weather. Their vegetation is generally deciduous, emerging from the ground each spring and drying up in autumn. These nectar-rich plants have elegant flowering in pink or pale yellow whorls that will bring a touch of originality and beautiful architecture to your flower beds in June-July. They are easy to grow in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained soil, even limestone, but not too dry in summer.

This duo consists of:

-1 x Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone': a variety with a tuberous crown, with violet-pink flowers on tall purplish stems reaching up to 1.20 m from the ground. Large, green, triangular, velvety, dark green leaves. This Phlomis tolerates summer drought quite well.

-1 x Phlomis russeliana: a plant with a rhizomatous crown that spreads as a ground cover, but not excessively. Its upright stems reach a height of 80 cm and bear light yellow inflorescences. Large heart-shaped, fairly bright green leaves. The basal leaves may persist in winter, depending on the climate. This variety prefers slightly moist soils in summer and readily self-seeds in the garden.

Plant this Duo of Phlomis in a sunny flower bed or one partially shaded in the afternoon. These plants like deep, rich, and well-drained soils: a mixture of compost, sand, and garden soil will suit them. Limestone is well tolerated. Space them at least 60 cm apart when planting.

These very versatile Phlomis plants will integrate well in a wild flower bed alongside Campanula rapunculoides, Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea', and Carex comans 'Bronco', as well as in a more structured scene with alliums, catmints, and bear's breeches. You can also plant them along the edge of a grove or a large shrub bed, with periwinkles, for example.