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mullein 'Raspberry Ripple'

Verbascum 'Raspberry Ripple'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Verbascum
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

'Raspberry Ripple' is a compact perennial with spikes of near-white flowers strongly flushed with purplish-pink, with a dark pink centre

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoam

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow 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

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensFlower BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years