Description

A perennial shrub that maintains its green foliage throughout the year, adopting a bushy and upright silhouette with an appealing oval shape. The dark-hued stems create a striking visual contrast against the variegated leaves, which showcase a delightful interplay of grey-green hues accented by creamy-white margins. This captivating specimen blooms from May to June, gracing the surroundings with the enchanting fragrance of dark purple flowers.

 

Ultimate Height: 2.5–4 metres

Time to Ultimate Height: 10–20 years

Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2.5 metres

 

Soil Types: Chalk, Loam

Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

pH Levels: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

 

Position: Full sun, Partial shade

Aspect: South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure: Sheltered

 

Hardiness: Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)

Cultivation Best planted in fertile, moist but well-drained, soil. Plant in a sheltered spot as may need protection in colder climes especially from cold, drying winds.