VERBASCUM 'Firedance'

Commonly known as Mullein

  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    Basal rosettes of hairy, grey-green leaves
  • Red
    Fiery red
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • 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
  • 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 'Firedance'

 
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
    Pests & Diseases
    Moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. UK. Vic Johnstone & Claire Wilson, Hants.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Alkaline / Chalk loving
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    Poor soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
Jan
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1m (39in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  30cm (12in)
 

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