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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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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HerbaceousProduces 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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