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 Earmark this plant   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 If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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