VERBASCUM olympicum

Commonly known as Mullein

Tall spikes of yellow flowers and grey woolly leaves. Monocarpic

VERBASCUM olympicum

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£12.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

1.5 to 2 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
See Also...

Evergreen
Rosette-forming, densely grey-white-woolly perennial with broadly lance-shaped, mainly basal leaves 15cm(6in) to, sometimes, 60cm (24in) long.
Yellow
Height
To 2m (6½ft)
Spread
60cm (24in)
Herbaceous Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Produces branching stems from the second or third year which form a candelabra shape. These produce panicles to 75cm (30in) or more of clustered flowers 3cm (1¼in) across.
Hardy - cold winter Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Additional Features
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects. Birds take seeds in winter. Dies after flowering but self seeds
Pests & Diseases
moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew
Place of origin
Greece
Flower Shape
Saucer-shaped
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Neutral to alkaline soil
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
grows taller in fertile soil and may need support
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendly
Rabbit Resistant