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Ballota pseudodictamnus
false dittany
Whorls of white or pink-tinted flowers appear in May and June on woolly stems above the mounds of yellow-flushed grey-green leaves. This...
2 litre pot
£13.49
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available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Whorls of white or pink-tinted flowers appear in May and June on woolly stems above the mounds of yellow-flushed grey-green leaves. This upright, woolly-stemmed subshrub looks great in a sunny, well-drained gravel garden, surrounded by other drought-loving plants. Closely related to the 'false dittany' traditionally used for lighting oil-lamps in Crete, it may not survive in areas with cold, wet winters.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Ballota pseudodictamnus:
Cut back in early spring to retain a neat, compact shape. Avoid overwatering, particularly in winter.
