VERBASCUM 'Merlin'
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VERBASCUM 'Merlin'
Commonly known as Mullein
Pale purple-pink with a brown centre
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
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
Garden origin -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Basal rosettes of hairy, grey-green leaves
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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
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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) -
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)
45cm (18in)
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