Verbascum phoeniceum hybrids
mullein phoeniceum hybrids
A range of short-lived perennials, with basal rosettes of slightly scalloped dark green leaves to 15cm long. Produce tall spikes of delicate saucer-shaped flowers in shades of white, pinks and purples, in late spring and early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Verbascum can be annuals, biennials, perennials or subshrubs mostly with hairy leaves and 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants grown in fertile soil may need support, see staking (perennials)
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes
Pests
May be susceptible to moth caterpillars and figwort weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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