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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.
How to use our online shop
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You can make an order by selecting plants with quantities and putting them in your Shopping Bag.
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By placing an order you are not obligated to purchase the plants online and you will not be asked for any payment at this stage.
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We will confirm prices, availability and delivery/collection dates with you by email.
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Only when all the details of your order are agreed, will we send you an agreed Factura/Invoice and request payment from you.
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Once an order is agreed we require a 50% payment to secure the plants. Plants in the shopping basket are not reserved until an order is placed.
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Availability - the store contains 3 availability categories
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Plants ready for despatch, collection within 14 days
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Plants we have but they are still growing into their containers. These are offered for reservation and will be released once they are ready. An estimated date for their availability is given.
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Plants that we only hold a limited stock of, or only propagate occasionally or on demand. This also includes plants we are going to propagate in the near future.
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Read more on our plant availability and advance orders here​
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