Mullein

Statuesque spires of saucer-shaped, soft yellow

Statuesque spires of saucer-shaped, soft yellow flowers from May to August above rosettes of grey-green leaves. This delicate pale yellow verbascum is perfect for a sunny border or cottage garden. The pale yellow flowers and grey-green foliage look excellent next to the thistle-like blue flowerheads of Echinops ritro. Thrives in poor, well-drained soil. Position: full sun Soil: poor, well-drained, alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to August Flower colour: soft yellow Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem - pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flowerspikes. Apply a thick 5-7cm mulch around the base of the plant in early spring Goes well with: Eryngium variefolium, Gysophila paniculata `Bristol Fairyï¿½, Echinops ritro, Ceratostigma willmottianum, Agapanthus `Bressingham Hybridsï¿½, Perovskia `Blue Spireï¿½It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although they usuall

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