Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Phlomis
'Bronze Flamingo'
sage-leaf mullein
With a name like Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo', you might expect something extravagant—and this pink sage-leaf mullein does not disappoint. Towering stems rise above bold, textured foliage, topped with tiered whorls of dusky pink flowers that fade to a rich bronze as they mature. This ever-evolving colour show makes Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo' a striking addition to borders, lending both height and structure. Not just a feast for the eyes, this perennial is also a magnet for pollinators, ensuring bees and butterflies flock to its blooms throughout summer.
Despite its exotic looks, Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo' is as tough as they come. Drought-tolerant and happy in poorer soils, it thrives in sun-drenched spots and requires little maintenance beyond the occasional tidy-up. Even when the flowering season is over, its seed heads provide sculptural interest through autumn and winter. Whether planted en masse for a dramatic display or mixed among other perennials for contrast, Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo' brings year-round appeal. If you’re looking for a plant with personality, resilience, and a touch of wild beauty, Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo' ticks all the boxes. Also known as Phlomoides tuberosa 'Bronze Flamingo', it’s a standout choice for any garden.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Phlomis tuberosa 'Bronze Flamingo' syn. Phlomoides 'Bronze Flamingo'
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Established height
- 70cm-1.2m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 10 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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