Ballota pseudodictamnus (Shrubby Horehound)

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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.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Ballota pseudodictamnus:

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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