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mullein 'Royal Highland'

Verbascum (Cotswold Group) 'Royal Highland'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Verbascum
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

'Royal Highland' is a semi-evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves and 1.5m spires of yellow flowers flushed with apricot, with a purple eye

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers a poor, well-drained alkaline soil in full sun. If grown in a more fertile soil the plants become larger and will need support

Pruning

Cut back old stems to the base after flowering

Propagation

Divide mature plants in the spring or take root cuttings in winter

Pests

Figwort weevil and some moth caterpillars can be a problem

Diseases

Can be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years