Verbascum phoenicium violetta
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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.
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