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mullein 'Sunshine Spires'

Verbascum 'Sunshine Spires'^PBR

Drought Resistant

Genus: Verbascum
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

A very compact, rosette-forming perennial with velvety dark green, ovate leaves from a basal rosette. Short, cone-shaped spikes of creamy-yellow flowers with contrasting maroon centres appear throughout the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in an alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or by root cuttings in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to mullein moth caterpillars and figwort weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years