VERBASCUM phoeniceum
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VERBASCUM phoeniceum
Commonly known as Purple mullein
Shades of white, through pink to purple. Crinkly leaves
£14.00 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
Southern Europe, northern Africa to central Asia (Atlas Mountains) -
EvergreenRosette-forming biennial or short-lived perennial. Short-stalked, ovate, conspicuously veined basal leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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White
With shades of pink to purple -
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 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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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 slender racemes 75cm (30in) long of flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across with violet filament hairs
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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) -
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 soil
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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 1.2m (4ft)
45cm (18in)
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