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    VERBASCUM phoeniceum
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    VERBASCUM phoeniceum

    Commonly known as Purple mullein

    Shades of white, through pink to purple. Crinkly leaves
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    1 to 1.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £13.50 £10.80 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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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)
    • Evergreen
      Rosette-forming biennial or short-lived perennial. Short-stalked, ovate, conspicuously veined basal leaves to 15cm (6in) long
    • White
      With shades of pink to purple
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      to 1.2m (4ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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