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VERBASCUM 'Cotswold Queen'
Commonly known as Mullein
Soft yellow-brown with purple centre
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOvate to lance-shaped, wrinkled, grey-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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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.Erect perennial with unbranched spike 30-60cm (12-24in) long of flowers to 4cm (1½in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
VERBASCUM 'Cotswold Queen'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesMoth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew.Place of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingPoor, well-drained soil
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Verbascum - Growing Guide
1.2m (4ft)
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30cm (12in) |
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