Verbascum phoenicium violetta

Description

This self seeding purple strain benefits from cutting back to produce further flowering. Its compact habit is ideally suited to smaller gardens or middle of the border.

Flowering: Spring-Summer

Height: 90cm

Spread: 40cm

Further information:

Cut back in winter when you start to tidy up the garden in October/November. If it is a warm Autumn you may get a random flowers stem. Either leave for the insects to use over winter or just trim back to the base.

Common Name: mullein

Life Cycle: Perennial

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Foliage: oblanceolate / crenate

Basic Colour: ( purple )

Flower Colour: purple

Natural Flowering:  May – September

Winter Hardiness: Hardy

Height with Flowers: 50 – 90cm

Soil Requirements:  well-drained / average / moist

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location: border / cottage garden

Usage:  bee food plant / cut flowers

Pruning: cut back to ground after flowering or leave to set seed late in season

Tolerates: drought tolerant / deer resistance

Origin: Central Asia /  Central Europe / Western China

Verbascum phoenicium ‘Violetta’ Growing Guide

Climate and Location: Plant ‘Violetta’ in full sun or light shade.

Soil: Use well-draining, sandy or loamy soil. ‘Violetta’ prefers slightly alkaline to neutral soil (pH 6.6 to 7.5).

Planting: Space plants about 12-18 inches apart.

Watering: Keep the soil moderately moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply during dry periods.

Fertilization: Lightly fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring.

Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers and remove any dead or diseased leaves to encourage continuous blooming.

Flowers: Produces tall spikes of vibrant violet-purple flowers with a distinctive appearance.

By following these basic instructions, you can successfully cultivate and enjoy the beauty of Verbascum phoenicium ‘Violetta’ in your garden.