Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo'
"Sage-leaf mullein"
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Description
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.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Phlomis tuberosa 'Bronze Flamingo' syn. Phlomoides 'Bronze Flamingo'
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Flower colour
Pink
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1.2m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
10 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Phlomis 'Bronze Flamingo' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Sage-leaf mullein" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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