VERBASCUM 'Merlin'

Commonly known as Mullein

Pale purple-pink with a brown centre
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    Basal rosettes of hairy, grey-green leaves
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • 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.
    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 'Merlin'

 
Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
£13.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each
Delivery Information Available from January 2025
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Moth caterpillars, figwort weevil, powdery mildew
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • 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
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Verbascum - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

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