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Phlomis bourgaei - Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis bourgaei - Jerusalem Sage
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Phlomis bourgaei, also known as Phlomis fruticosa 'Bourgaei', is part of a group of shrubs that thrive in dry terrain called Jerusalem Sage. This variety is one of the most decorative for its summer foliage covered in thick golden wool. It is an evergreen shrub that blooms in spring, with yellow flowers gathered in small crowns. It can withstand sea spray, tolerate limestone, and thrive well in long dry summers. It can be planted in a sunny flower bed or on the edge of woodlands in Mediterranean regions.
Phlomis bourgaei is a plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, just like thyme and sages. It is native to Turkey and the Aegean Islands. In the wild, it is found in oak scrublands and Aleppo pine woods on rocky limestone soils up to 1000 m altitude. This shrub reaches about 1 m high and 80 cm wide, depending on the growing conditions. It blooms in April-May in the south, a little later in cooler regions. Its curved, 2-3 cm long flowers, are grouped in crowns, regularly arranged on the upper part of the branches. Each flower has a brown "galea" covering a two-lipped, dark yellow corolla. They are visited by pollinating insects, especially large black bees. The foliage shows marked seasonal differences. In winter and spring, it consists of larger, green-grey leaves. They fall in late spring, after flowering, and are replaced by smaller, very wavy leaves, pressed against each other and covered in golden-brown woolly hairs. The hotter and drier the summer, the thicker this golden fuzz will be. The leaves of this phlomis have a strongly wavy, triangular surface. In northern regions, it is semi-evergreen, while it is perennial in Mediterranean climates. The cold resistance of this species is estimated at -12/-15°C at its peak for a mature plant planted in well-drained soil.
Bourgeau's Jerusalem Sage is an excellent plant for dry gardens without irrigation or coastal gardens. This shrub thrives in sandy soils, on scorching limestone plateaus, but also on the edge of oak and pine woodlands in Mediterranean areas. It naturally pairs well with Corbières rockrose (Cistus corbariensis), silver santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus), and prostrate rosemary ('Pointe du Raz' Rosmarinus officinalis). It will also thrive in a flower bed or sunny border with 'Blue Wonder' spurge (Euphorbia characias) or blue shrubby sages (Salvia). It can even be planted alone in large masses, as its foliage remains decorative all year round.
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Phlomis bourgaei likes the sun but it tolerates partial shade very well in Mediterranean regions. This species tolerates root competition well on the edge of the undergrowth. Plant it in a very well-drained, rather poor, even stony, sandy and limestone soil. It is perfectly adapted to drought. In autumn, prune the phlomis by half to rejuvenate its branches and maintain a compact and regular clump. It is best to prune in rainy weather to avoid the small irritating hairs from detaching from the foliage. If the branches are destroyed by cold, cut them back in late winter. Phlomis can be attacked by leafhoppers.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.