Grow on in cool conditions (around 15ºC) until the roots reach the bottom of the pot. Cultivation Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in a sunny position. H 90cm. Hardy Perennial. Cut old flowering stems to ground level to prolong flowering. A Climate of all others the most temperate, 35 Degrees from the Equinoxial, and 55 from the Pole; abounding with most Excellent Wines, Fruits, Oyl, and Grain of all sorts, where, as the most perfect proof of Fertility, Palm-Trees grow in great numbers at this Day, without Care or Cultivation. Verbascums tend to flop in fertile soil. Good Qualities: Good colors (5); Easy to grow (2); Not many; Healthy plants; Would make nice looking bunches if there was any production; Good germination. Dense-flowered mullein (Verbascum densiflorum) - 2015-06-09 - Duration: 3:55. Also a good choice for cottage, wildlife and woodland gardens. A pretty verbascum with pink flowers and a darker plum-centre, just showing a touch of orange. Nice plants. Heavy / waterlogged soil will endanger the plant successfully over-wintering. Cultivation. Reputedly longer lived than many. If you do succumb and buy one in full flower, plant it extremely carefully and nurture it well through its first growing season, particularly if it’s been grown in peaty compost. Benefits from a covering of mulch over-winter. Verbascum are drought resistant, so are ideal for dry gravel gardens. Germination will take between 14 and 30 days. Long flowering spikes emerge from a large densely packed rosette of rounded leaves which remain close to the ground. Propagation Propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings in winter. From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine. Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C. Verbascum strains and species often set copious amounts of seeds so you may want to remove the seedheads to prevent unwanted seedlings. Beneficial insects, Does not attract Butterflies​/​Moths, Does not attract Caterpillars. Some varieties of verbascum are sterile and do not set seeds, while others, such as Verbascum bombyciferum, do. Sow in April to May in warm conditions (roughly 15º-18ºC) in trays of seed compost. Truly perennial and pretty. Suggested uses. The impressive wild herb mullein is cultivated for centuries, it is native to Europe and Asia. Gå till innehåll. All verbascums can be propagated from root cuttings taken between late autumn and March. 60% (2 Reviews) Slender spikes of various shades. Tel 01386 422829, www.cgf.net, • Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants Priory Lane Nursery, Freefolk Priors, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7NJ. H 90cm. Non-sterile verbascum such as Verbascum bombyciferum,can be left to self-seed on their own, which they do moderately. The towering flower spikes are produced from relatively small, felted, grey rosettes. Verbascum 'Violetta' has no toxic effects reported. Verbascum phoeniceum 'Temptress White' (Purple mullein 'Temptress White') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years. Difficult to acquire. Nice plants. Lift your plant and snip away two or three sections of root close to the crown. This biennial or very short-lived evergreen perennial is native to southern Europe, extreme northern Africa and eastward into westcentral Asia. Move into shade as hot conditions and high temperatures stop germination and halt growth. Cultivation. Soil composition is important to purple mullein plants, which grow best when planted in the ground and not in containers. The germination time is about two or three weeks at 12 to 15 degrees centigrade. Bloom stems were pretty; Colorful, size, germination; Excitement form those seeing it in the garden, always good to have spike flowers for bouquets. Water lightly and place in a cold frame. Zones : 5, 6, 7, 8. Tall species are ideal specimens for the back of a border or in island beds. The larger surface area of the angled cut helps the plant develop roots and tells you which end is which. We are here for you. Birds, Attractive to Tel 01256 896533, www.hardys-plants.co.uk. Relatively unknown by gardeners. Related products. They are members of the Scrophulariaceae family. Plant out in full sun 30-45cm apart in well-drained soil after all danger of frost has passed. Avoid direct sunlight by shading seeds after sowing. H 90cm. Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet. If the strong tap root on a verbascum gets disturbed it fails, so pot-grown plants from a garden centre should be as young as possible. Hybridisation of Verbascum phoeniceum and various perennial yellow species has resulted in some wonderful colour breaks. They are native from Europe to North Africa to Western and Central Asia. If possible grow ‘Violetta’ towards the centre of the border, so other plants mask the holey leaves, or grow wild verbascums nearby, onto which you can transfer the caterpillars. £1.00. Sun Exposure: Full Sun. A few species, notably Verbascum phoeniceum, exhibit a colour range from white to purple. Difficulty— Easy. Mulleins have always been popular for their tall flower spikes, which provide useful vertical accents in the garden. Verbascum phoeniceum “Temptress Purple” USDA Zones— 5 – 9. Two hundred and fifty species are mostly native to Europe and Turkey, all found on poorer, disturbed soil. Insert each cutting so that the horizontal cut surface is just below the surface, about 6cm apart. Wash the roots and remove any fibrous lateral growth. Trial: Annual Years Trialed: 1999 Good Qualities Good colors (5); Easy to grow (2); Not many; Healthy plants; Would make nice looking bunches if there was any production; Good germination. Verbascum phoeniceum Violetta is the smallest growing of the perennial Verbascums. Cut old flowering stems to ground level to prolong flowering. The genus name Verbascum comes from the Latin word barbascum which means "bearded", in reference to the hairy stamen filaments of some species. Westdelta 356 views. Suggested uses. Pick them off if they offend you. Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. H 100cm. Keep soil slightly moist but not wet. AGM. Auch Hybriden von Verbascum phoeniceum mit anderen Verbascum-Arten sind bekannt.. Ökologie. Verbascum phoeniceum. Flat-faced, each flower sports a darker center with golden stamens. For best results grow Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Flush of White’ in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Plants self-seed readily. Bred by Vic Johnstone and Claire Wilson, it did well in 2007-2008 RHS trials. You can unsubscribe at any time. They are grown for their attractive flower spikes. If saving seeds from the garden, harvest on warm days at midday and cut the seedhead into manageable lengths. Discover some of the most glorious gardens from around the world.Find out more, Already have an account with us? Bloom stems were pretty; Colorful, size, germination; Excitement form those seeing it in the garden, always good to have spike flowers for bouquets. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers and is a caterpilar food plant. An AGM (Award of Garden Merit) verbascum with tall spikes, easy to place in a sorbet of roses or silvers. Roste na výslunných stráních a je pro hmyz vítaným zdrojem potravy. Press the seeds into the damp compost. Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet. A rose-madder verbascum with pink to lavender flowers, finely edged in brown. 7 more photos VIEW GALLERY. Most are yellow with purple stamens or occasionally white. A pretty verbascum with pink flowers and a darker plum-centre, just showing a touch  of orange. However the winter silhouettes of taller verbascums can be spectacular in the right setting. H 120cm. 3:55. 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