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verbascum phoeniceum (hybrids)

Slender spikes of various shades. Grows freely from seed and always much admired. Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft)

Slender spikes of various shades. Grows freely from seed and always much admired. Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft)

This beautiful hardy perennial boasts dainty flower spikes of colourful blooms which appear above basal rosettes of crinkly, semi-evergreen foliage. Verbascum phoeniceum is drought tolerant and will brighten borders with its eye-catching flowers from May to July, attracting plenty of pollinating insects. This Purple Mullein will happily seed about and is ideal for a sunny border or cottage garden, as well as making a superb cut flower. Height: 90cm (35?). Spread: 45cm (18?).

This beautiful hardy perennial boasts dainty flower spikes of colourful blooms which appear above basal rosettes of crinkly, semi-evergreen foliage. Verbascum phoeniceum is drought tolerant and will brighten borders with its eye-catching flowers from May to July, attracting plenty of pollinating insects. This Purple Mullein will happily seed about and is ideal for a sunny border or cottage garden, as well as making a superb cut flower. Height: 90cm (35?). Spread: 45cm (18?).