VERBASCUM 'June Johnson'
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VERBASCUM 'June Johnson'
Commonly known as Mullein
Grey-green leaves and pale peachy-pink flowers with a purple eye
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Europe. Garden origin -
EvergreenOvate to lance-shaped, wrinkled, finely downy, grey-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Saucer-shaped3cm (1¼in) across
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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
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousRosette-forming perennial. Produces flowers in erect, branched spikes to 45cm (18in) long
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPoor soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
30cm (12in)
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