Ballota pseudodictamnus (Shrubby Horehound)

Type Herbaceous flower, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer early), Silver Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Half hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Ballota pseudodictamnus description: This distinctive evergreen sub-shrub forms a distinctive ground hugging silver mound, producing a display of pink/white flowers in late spring. Ideal at front of border or as ground cover - 45cm X 60cm.

Ballota pseudodictamnus cultivation notes: This rather tender low growing shrub flourishes in poor well drained soils in full sun. Avoid planting in exposed cold / wet locations. Cut back in spring to maintain compact habit.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Design & Plant Use for Ballota pseudodictamnus:
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest


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Ballota pseudodictamnus (Shrubby Horehound)
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