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VERBASCUM 'Pink Domino'
Commonly known as Mullein

Deep rose-pink flowers
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
Garden origin. -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Ovate to lance-shaped, wrinkled, dark purplish green leaves 20cm (8in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)lilac-pink -
Saucer-shaped3cm (1¼in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rosette-forming perennial. Produces flowers in erect branchless spikes 70cm (28in) long from early to late summer.
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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) -
Spring 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 Size1.2m (4ft)
30cm (12in)
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
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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Planting Combinations

