Tel 01256 896533, www.hardys-plants.co.uk. Verbascum phoenicium ‘Violetta’ is a compact perennial verbascum, bearing unusual rich purple blooms, followed by attractive seedheads, that gradually darken to a reddish-black. H 60cm. suck up water in drought conditions. Verbascums tend to flop in fertile soil. If possible grow ‘Violetta’ towards the centre of the border, so other plants mask the holey leaves, or grow wild … Verbascum phoeniceum “Temptress Purple” USDA Zones— 5 – 9. Attractive to Sow in April to May in warm conditions (roughly 15º-18ºC) in trays of seed compost. Plant them young before the tap root develops. Propagation Propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings in winter. Store the seeds somewhere cool and dry. 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. Possibly from the Latin barba, a beard, many species having a hairy or downy look (Scrophulariaceae).Mullein. Or you can cut the spike and collect the seeds and … Other Names— Verbascum, White Mullein, Torches, Candlewick Plant, Golden Rod, Velvet Plant, Rag Paper. Cut old flowering stems to ground level to prolong flowering. H 90cm. Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet. No reported toxicity to Commercially available packets of verbascum are easy to find. A desirable ornamental Mullein, Verbascum 'Southern Charm' is a short-lived perennial with abundant, graceful spikes smothered with uniquely colored flowers in pastel shades of creamy yellow, soft lavender and peach, each adorned with a fuzzy purple eye. • Barnsdale Gardens The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH. Birds, Attractive to Germination will take between 14 and 30 days. Plants self-seed readily. Verbascum 'Violetta' has no toxic effects reported. How to Grow Mullein. Any plants in the wrong place can be dug up as rosettes and relocated in autumn. Most effective when planted in groups towards the middle of the border. Height 1.2m. The spacing at which to plant Verbascum is dependent upon their size, plant small species with a spacing of 30 to 40 cm and large varieties 90 cm apart or individually. 2m. Verbascum phoeniceum hybrids. The towering flower spikes are produced from relatively small, felted, grey rosettes. Many have deep tap roots, allowing them to Full sun to part shade. They require a mulch in the winter for protection. Erect stems bearing profuse saucer-shaped flowers that are usually yellow, but also white, brownish-red, or purple. Verbascum strains and species often set copious amounts of seeds so you may want to remove the seedheads to prevent unwanted seedlings. Verbascum flower between May and September and grow to heights that range from 30cm to 2m or more. Plant out in full sun 30-45cm apart in well-drained soil after all danger of frost has passed. Wash the roots and remove any fibrous lateral growth. Plant in poor, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. A great mixture of colourful Verbascum phoeniceum that create the perfect border plant or feature for the patio in pots or containers. Transplant 1½ ft. apart. Verbascum is a genus of about 350 species of mostly biennial plants but also some annuals, perennials and sub-shrubs. Genus : Verbascum. A short stake will keep them vertical. Plants are the caterpillar foodplant of the mullein moth, Cucullia verbasci, which causes unsightly holes in the foliage. AGM. They are native from Europe to North Africa to Western and Central Asia. If saving seeds from the garden, harvest on warm days at midday and cut the seedhead into manageable lengths. Where to plant. They are grown for their attractive flower spikes. Best in dry gardens or it can flop. Grow Verbascum: Full sun, Katie's Candles Mix prefers afternoon shade in warm climates. Individual flowers are short lived but numerous, and flowering takes place over a long time. Grow on and plant out once large enough. Propagation Sow seeds in spring in containers under a cold frame. Cut old flowering stems to ground level to prolong flowering. An upright habit, although some rosettes can be up to 90 cm wide. H 90cm. 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. Lift your plant and snip away two or three sections of root close to the crown. Bloom stems were pretty; Colorful, size, germination; Excitement form those seeing it in the garden, always good to have spike flowers for bouquets. We use cookies to personalise content, analyse website performance and for advertising purposes. Either plant out into final positions once large enough, watering regularly until the autumn rains come, or plant at the beginning of September. Chosen by Mat Reese. We are here for you. Plant Verbascum Seeds: Sow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil, do not cover. The larger surface area of the angled cut helps the plant develop roots and tells you which end is which. Verbascum is a moderate feeder. Find help & information on Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' purple mullein 'Violetta' from the RHS. How to Grow Verbascum. Vzácná a efektní rostlina je též přísně chráněna. It can be found growing wild on hillsides, disturbed sites and woodlands in their native habitats. Heavy / waterlogged soil will endanger the plant successfully over-wintering. Buy Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' from Sarah Raven: This verbascum gives marvellous towering spires in bud, full flower and as seed heads. Tall species are ideal specimens for the back of a border or … Nice plants. Spectacular, Verbascums are interesting border plants with their graceful spikes of long-lasting blossoms in shades of … May flowering – if deadheaded may re-bloom in autumn. Long flowering spikes emerge from a large densely packed rosette of rounded leaves which remain close to the ground. Dogs, No reported toxicity to Once flowering has finished, the darkly coloured seed pods add further interest during late summer. Move into shade as hot conditions and high temperatures stop germination and halt growth. A location in full sun is preferable, but mullein will grow in light shade. Any soil with excellent drainage. They do, however, need space and their candelabra profile makes them a great border plant. Verbascum Mullein. Further details for. They are native to Europe and Asia, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean. Two hundred and fifty species are mostly native to Europe and Turkey, all found on poorer, disturbed soil. Copper-orange flowers and grey-green foliage make this 1990s verbascum a subtle addition to the garden (although this one can be hard to find). Words Val Bourne. An AGM (Award of Garden Merit) verbascum with tall spikes, easy to place in a sorbet of roses or silvers. A rose-madder verbascum with pink to lavender flowers, finely edged in brown. Pests and diseases Mullein moths can eat foliage in summer and they do pupate close to the rosette in winter. Cut each into 5-10cm lengths making a horizontal cut at the upper end and an angled cut at the lower. Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife. Butterflies​/​Moths, Does not attract Insert each cutting so that the horizontal cut surface is just below the surface, about 6cm apart. For best results grow Verbascum phoenicium ‘Violetta’ in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Lift your plant and snip away two or three sections of root close to the crown. All verbascums can be propagated from root cuttings taken between late autumn and March. Growing them under high fertility regimes generally causes them to become very lush and delay flowering. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers and is a caterpilar food plant. They require a mulch in the winter for protection. Full Sun Soil Type. H 90cm. Bred by Vic Johnstone and Claire Wilson, it did well in 2007-2008 RHS trials. Verbascum is a genus of mainly summer-flowering annuals, biennials, perennials or sub-shrubs. Verbascums are eye-catching, drought-tolerant plants with felted, silver-grey rosettes of large leaves. Once the seedlings are large enough to prick out (with two proper leaves) transplant them into 7.5cm pots of John Innes No 1. Spacing 12". Start verbascum seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. How to propagate Verbascum All verbascums can be propagated from root cuttings taken between late autumn and March. Verbascum phoeniceum is found in southern Europe, northern Africa and central Asia. Livestock, No reported toxicity to If you're used to buying our magazine from the shops,  you can now order and receive the next issue delivered to your home. Transplant to pots when large enough to handle and grow on in cool conditions. You can unsubscribe at any time. Normal or. Difficulty— Easy. From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine. It’s ideal for growing in a sunny mixed or herbaceous border, and is also suitable for growing in containers. Light, airy and largely biennial. Optimal Growing Conditions. Remove only one-third of the root system or less and replant the original straight away. H 90cm. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Verbascum ‘Petra’ has unusual reddish-brown flowers and is one of several cultivars bred by Vic Johnstone and Claire Wilson who formerly held the National Collection of Verbascum. Verbascum grows best under full sun in locations with moist but well drained soil; sites with poor drainage will most likely lead to plant mortality. Cultivation Grow in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in a sunny position. H 40cm-60cm. The impressive plants grow to a height of 150 to 200 centimeters, only the long-lived Phoenician royal candle (Verbascum phoeniceum) remains considerably smaller with a height of 50 to 70 centimeters. Lightly cover the seeds once sown. Verbascum phoeniceum (Purple mullein) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years. There  is also a ‘White Domino’. It’s a perennial, but one that you can treat as an annual. First shown at The Royal Highland Show and similar in colouring to Verbascum ‘Helen Johnson’, although a touch more apricot-pink. Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball. Most are yellow with purple stamens or occasionally white. 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. Long wands of flowers above a rosette of leaves. Good with dark roses and traditional summer herbaceous plants. Verbascum is a varied group of biennials, long-lived perennials and short-lived perennials producing insect-friendly spikes of flowers. Tel 01386 422829, www.cgf.net, • Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants Priory Lane Nursery, Freefolk Priors, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7NJ. Also interesting in tubs or mixed containers. Beneficial insects, Does not attract In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support. Growing them under high fertility regimes generally causes them to become very lush and delay flowering. This is a sport from ‘Helen Johnson’ that produced cherry-pink flowers gently washed in warm brown. This genus has a host of common names, including “Beggar’s Blanket” and “Old Man’s Flannel.” In England, the very poor used to put the thick leaves into their shoes for warmth. Pot up once true leaves develop: this can take three months or more. Le Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White' est une délicieuse variété de molène hybride, bien vivace, offrant une longue floraison estivale blanche et candide.Altière mais gracieuse, elle produit avec régularité des chandeliers fleuris où se serrent des fleurs en coupe blanches à étamines crème, même dans les sols médiocres, ponctuellement secs et calcaires. Purple mullein has escaped cultivation in some areas of North America and now acts as a wildflower. Verbascum grows best under full sun in locations with moist but well drained soil; sites with poor drainage will most likely lead to plant mortality. Some varieties of verbascum are sterile and do not set seeds, while others, such as Verbascum bombyciferum, do. Difficult to acquire. Grow verbasucms in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Caterpillars. Problems Powdery mildew and other fungal leaf spots. How to grow verbascums. How to grow from seed. Quite delightful with light and airy stems carrying whorls of thin, paper-like flowers in the deepest purple. Several stems of white flowers smudged in smoky damson-plum, studded with golden stamens. Plants are the caterpillar foodplant of the mullein moth, Cucullia verbasci, which causes unsightly holes in the foliage. Sun Exposure. Suggested planting locations and garden types Drought Resistant Flower borders and beds City & … Top dress with 1cm of grit. (Wikipedia) Scientific name: Verbascum; Rank: Genus; Higher classification: Scrophulariaceae; Lower classificatoins: Five varieties. Sow on the surface, pressing the seeds into the soil. Grow on in cool conditions (around 15ºC) until the roots reach the bottom of the pot. Remove only one-third of the root system or less and replant the original straight away. Pick them off if they offend you. Where to grow. Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet. Tel 01572 813200, www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk, • Cotswold Garden Flowers Sands Lane, Badsey, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 7EZ. Avoid damp or boggy conditions. Suggested uses. Neat and compact, this variety is perfect for smaller gardens. Other pollinators. Verbascum should be planted in well-drained soil and sun. Cultivation. Truly perennial and pretty. Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Violetta’ at Digging Dog Mail Order Nursery. Planting and Growing Verbascum Best grown in an alkaline (chalky) well-drained light soil, in full sun. Ideally Verbascum should be grown in a sunny part of the garden that has a soil that is slightly alkaline and dry. Roste na výslunných stráních a je pro hmyz vítaným zdrojem potravy. Sow a small pinch of seeds about 18 inches apart and 1/16 inch deep in ordinary, well-drained soil, toward the back of the border or bed. Water lightly and place in a cold frame. Temperature. Tall, furry flower-spikes emerge bearing wide-open, (usually) yellow flowers, in early to midsummer. Mulleins have always been popular for their tall flower spikes, which provide useful vertical accents in the garden. Reputedly longer lived than many. Horses, No reported toxicity to A genus of 300 species of hardy herbaceous plants, mostly biennials or short-lived perennials, from temperate parts of Europe and Asia. Needs light to germinate. Purple mullein grows well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8. Unpot the plant and gently loosen the root ball with your hands to encourage good root growth. Chosen by Marina Christopher, I use many mulleins in the garden and consider this among the best. A pretty verbascum with pink flowers and a darker plum-centre, just showing a touch  of orange. Seeds freely. More on growing verbascums: Some verbascum, such as Verbascum olympicum, have a reputation for being tough but not hard to grow. Short-lived perennial. H 100cm. H 90cm. They are members of the Scrophulariaceae family. Mauve-eyed small white flowers tightly held on spires. Suggested uses. Kept at 65-70° F., germination is in 14-30 days. Unlike most other species, it does not flower yellow but purple. Bees, Does not attract Soil type Flower spikes may be forced over by strong winds. All verbascums enjoy a sunny, open site with good drainage – excellent for drier gardens. Verbascum has a tap root so handle carefully. Plant in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. It thrives in dry soils with full sunlight. H 120cm. Divide in spring. Shelter. However the winter silhouettes of taller verbascums can be spectacular in the right setting. If in doubt, upend carefully and look at the root ball. Cultivation. Cut back after flowering or allow to self seed. Birds, No reported toxicity to By entering your details, you are agreeing to Gardens Illustrated terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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. If you're used to buying our magazine from the shops, Summer container planting with pink Salvia curviflora, Veronicastrum: how to grow and which to plant, you can now order and receive the next issue delivered to your home, Winter gardening jobs: December is a busy, optimistic month, Olivia Chapple: co-founder of charity Horatio’s Garden, 10 facts you (possibly) didn’t know about dahlias, Eight stunning roses from a designer's garden, Designers choose the plants they love for 2020. Easy to grow from seed. Zones : 5, 6, 7, 8. A few species, notably Verbascum phoeniceum, exhibit a colour range from white to purple. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. You can take root cuttings of verbascums in autumn. A glowing, warm-toned verbascum that epitomises summer with purple-eyed warm orange-brown flowers. Height 2m. Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'. Verbascum is a moderate feeder. Cats, No reported toxicity to Propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings in winter. Colourful perennials or biennials with handsome foliage and tall flower spikes that are attractive to bees. If you do remove the flowering spikes your plants often live longer. H 120cm. As a precursor to the royal floral show of this delicate Mullein, enchanting buds swell, resembling tiny, dark silk cushions. Fill pots with equal parts seed compost and gritty sand or perlite. Once established, it will roam, self-seeding through the border year after year, creating happenchance combinations and providing a dramatic visual link through the planting scheme. Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders. People, Subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine and receive 12 issues for 39.99 - saving 39%. Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Mullein is drought-resistant and grows easily from seed. We are here for you. Non-sterile verbascum such as Verbascum bombyciferum,can be left to self-seed on their own, which they do moderately. Where to Plant Verbascum Phoeniceum Location. For best results grow Verbascum phoenicium ‘Violetta’ in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Hybridisation of Verbascum phoeniceum and various perennial yellow species has resulted in some wonderful colour breaks. How to grow. Aug 3, 2015 - Verbascum Plant: Verbascum, common name mullein, is a genus of about 360 species of flowering plants in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae. Sandy Soil pH. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. Although they can tolerate moderate shade, they are unable to withstand soggy soils thereby requiring efficient water drainage. 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