Xela's Garden

Verbascum (Greek Mullien) [V]

Genus: Verbascum.

Species: Verbascum olympicum.

Planted 04.11 Vistabile garage border

Bought 04.11 Lewes Garden Centre @ £10 for 6 perennials (or £1.99 each)

* Common Name: Mullein
* Genus: Verbascum
* Species: olympicum
* Skill Level: beginner
* Exposure: full sun
* Hardiness: hardy
* Soil type: dry, sandy, well-drained/light
* Height: 2m
* Spread: 0.6m

Verbascum olympicum is a rosette-forming perennial with attractive grey woolly leaves. From early to late summer, tall candelabra-like spikes of yellow blooms are produced. It usually takes about two to three years for the plant to flower and when it does, the plant often dies afterwards. However, they do self-seed copiously and, if possible, leave seedlings where they appear naturally as they are very drought-tolerant.

[Source: www.gardenersworld.com/plant-detail/PL00006529/3647/mullein ]

Dead head regularly to prolong flowering.
Apply a balanced fertiliser every two weeks while in growth. [plant label]

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