{"product_id":"phlomis-fruticosa-bourgaie-5-litre-pot","title":"Phlomis fruticosa Bourgaie 5 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"215\"\u003ePhlomis fruticosa ‘Bourgaei’ – An Architectural Evergreen with Yellow Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"509\"\u003ePhlomis fruticosa ‘Bourgaei’ is a bold, evergreen shrub prized for its striking silvery foliage and distinctive yellow flowers. With its upright, bushy habit and strong architectural presence, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, and dry planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eThis tough, drought-tolerant shrub thrives in warm, well-drained conditions, providing year-round structure and reliable summer interest with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eWhy Grow Phlomis fruticosa ‘Bourgaei’?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eSoft Yellow Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eFrom late spring into summer, ‘Bourgaei’ produces tiers of soft, butter-yellow, hooded flowers arranged in attractive whorls along upright stems. These blooms are rich in nectar and highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eStrong, Upright Growth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eThis variety forms a well-branched, upright shrub with a naturally tidy shape, typically reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e1–1.5 m tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its robust structure makes it ideal as a focal point or backdrop plant in sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eEvergreen Silvery Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eThe large, felted leaves are a distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003egrey-green to silvery colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting light beautifully and providing excellent contrast with greener plants. The foliage remains attractive throughout the year, even when the plant is not in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eHardy and Drought Tolerant\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003ePhlomis fruticosa ‘Bourgaei’ is well adapted to dry, sunny conditions and poor soils. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and resilient, making it ideal for low-maintenance and coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eHeight and Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eTypically grows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e1–1.5 m in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a similar spread. Ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, or as a structural shrub in mixed planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eWhere to Site Your Phlomis fruticosa ‘Bourgaei’\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eSunny borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its silvery foliage and yellow flowers stand out\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eMediterranean or gravel gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with drought-tolerant plants\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its resilience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eWildlife-friendly planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, attracting pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eHow to Grow and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003ewell-drained, light, or poor soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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