SPECIAL QUALITIES

A medium to large shrub with attractive grey green foliage and colourful flowers.

FLOWERS

Deep purple flowers from mid summer to mid winter.

POSITION & USES

Grows best in a sunny position in well drained soil and will tolerate considerable heat and dryness. Use scattered through a large perennial garden with a mixture of penstemon and lavender.

CULTIVATION

Easy to grow. Prune the plant by about 50% after flowering finishes.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed over flowering period will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes