Stachys byzantina ‘Silky Fleece’ 14cm
Stachys Silver Fleece is a hardy, ground-hugging small leaf Lambs Ear. Ideal as a filler in garden beds, feature plant or planted in pots. Silky Fleece has intensely silver, woolly leaves that form a dense mat. During summer, stems of lavender-pink flowers appear. A lovely contrast plant against other perennials in the garden. Fertilise throughout the peak growing seasons with preferred fertiliser. Stachys Silky Fleece has moderate water requirements once established, best grown in humus-rich soil.
Position: Full Sun
Height: 5cm
Width: 40cm
Garden Uses:
Potted displays
Filler plant
Border plant
Feature plant
Planting Tips:
Make sure to prepare the soil prior to planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to conditions and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend with pre-existing soil, mixing together thoroughly. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gasp with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.
If planting into a pot make sure that the container chosen is large enough for the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.
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