VERBASCUM phoeniceum

Commonly known as Purple mullein

Shades of white, through pink to purple. Crinkly leaves
Further Reading....
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Full sun

VERBASCUM phoeniceum

 
Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
£13.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each
Delivery Information Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024
  • Additional Features
    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)
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to alkaline soil
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
to 1.2m (4ft)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
 

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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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.
Only £7.50

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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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