Verbascum (Cotswold Group) 'Royal Highland'
mullein 'Royal Highland'
'Royal Highland' is a semi-evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves and 1.5m spires of yellow flowers flushed with apricot, with a purple eye
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers a poor, well-drained alkaline soil in full sun. If grown in a more fertile soil the plants become larger and will need support
Propagation
Divide mature plants in the spring or take root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the base after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to Figwort Weevil and some moth caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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