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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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VERBASCUM olympicum
Commonly known as Mullein
Tall spikes of yellow flowers and grey woolly leaves. Monocarpic
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Evergreen - rosette-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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Height - to 2m (6½ft)
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Spread - 60cm (24in)
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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.
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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)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects. Birds take seeds in winter. Dies after flowering but self seeds
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Pests & Diseases - moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - Greece
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Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil -
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - grows taller in fertile soil and may need support
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Ideal in the garden or the home.
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