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VERBASCUM 'Firedance'
Commonly known as Mullein
Fiery red
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - basal rosettes of hairy, grey-green leaves
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Red - fiery red
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Height - 80-100cm (32-39in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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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. - short-lived perennial with spikes of flowers to 50cm (20in) long of saucer-shaped flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
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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)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & Diseases - moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - garden origin. UK. Vic Johnstone & Claire Wilson, Hants.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving - poor, well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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80-100cm (32-39in)
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