Quantity | Price per item | Discount |
5 plants | €5,40 | 10% off |
Phlomis purpurea is a very commonly seen wild plant growing in the countryside of most parts of southern Portugal, especially noticeable when it is flowering in spring. Native to North Africa and Southern Iberian Peninsula. Growing up to 200cm tall and 100cm wide, topped with whorls of rosy-lavender hooded blossoms in late spring-summer. The dry seed heads are also attractive after flowering. The shoots and underside of leaves are woolly whitish and were traditionally used to clean kitchen pots and pans. It is often mistaken as being Sage, but Phlomis does not have fragrant leaves or culinary use.
Plant in full sun to light shade. Heat and drought tolerant and able to grow on very poor stony soils. Cut back very hard every few years after flowering to promote fresh bushy growth.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
Please note we have no retail outlet or garden centre and are not open to the public. For more information you can contact us here.
Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
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