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VERBASCUM olympicum
Commonly known as Mullein
Tall spikes of yellow flowers and grey woolly leaves. Monocarpic
Further Reading....
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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 -
HeightTo 2m (6½ft) -
Spread60cm (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 winterHardy 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
VERBASCUM olympicum
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects. Birds take seeds in winter. Dies after flowering but self seeds
Pests & DiseasesMoth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew
Place of originGreece -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to alkaline soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilGrows taller in fertile soil and may need support
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Verbascum - Growing Guide
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A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
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