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mullein 'Cherry Helen'

Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'^PBR

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Verbascum
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

'Cherry Helen' pbr is an erect perennial growing to 1.2m tall with rosettes of grey-green leaves. In summer, tall stems are covered in dusky red flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoam

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun; drought-tolerant plant. In fertile soils, it grows large and needs support

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by root cuttings in winter

Pests

May be attacked by caterpillars and figwort weevil

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years