VERBASCUM olympicum
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VERBASCUM olympicum
Commonly known as Mullein
Tall spikes of yellow flowers and grey woolly leaves. Monocarpic
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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. Birds take seeds in winter. Dies after flowering but self seeds -
Pests & Diseases
Moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Greece -
EvergreenRosette-forming, densely grey-white-woolly perennial with broadly lance-shaped, mainly basal leaves 15cm(6in) to, sometimes, 60cm (24in) long.
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Yellow
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Saucer-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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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.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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilGrows taller in fertile soil and may need support
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 2m (6½ft)
60cm (24in)
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