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VERBASCUM chaixii 'Album'
Commonly known as Nettle-leaved mullein
White flowers with mauve centres
(UK Delivery Only)
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Central, eastern and southern Europe -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Long-stalked, ovate-oblong, grey-hairy basal leaves 5-25 (2-10in) long. with scalloped margins. Short-stalked leaves appear on stems
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White
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PaniclesTo 40cm (16in) long
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Saucer-shapedTo 2.5cm (1in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Densely white-woolly stems
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Alkaline / Chalk lovingWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPoor soil
Verbascum - Growing Guide
