Purple Mullein
Purple Mullein
Verbascum phoeniceum
Verbascum phoeniceum
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- Perennial plant for long-lasting garden value.
- Prolific flowering with striking torch-like flowers.
- Attracts butterflies and bees for greater biodiversity.
- Weather-resistant and suitable for prairie or border planting.
- Low maintenance and easy to combine.
Verbascum phoeniceum Purple Mullein is a striking plant with tall spikes of purple blooms and soft, woolly leaves. It brings vertical grace to sunny spots and forms a sturdy rosette in its first years. Pollinator-friendly blooms invite bees and butterflies to your garden.
The robust stems rise above low-growing companions, creating a dramatic focal point with long-lasting blooms that brighten the season.
A versatile addition for well-drained soil and sunny sites, this plant thrives in mixed borders and naturalistic plantings. Hardy perennial character suits a variety of garden styles.
Care and Watering
Verbascum phoeniceum, or Purple Mullein, prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly after planting; once established, it tolerates drought but benefits from light watering during long dry spells.
Location
Plant in a sunny, open spot with good air circulation to prevent mildew and ensure strong flowering of Purple Mullein.
Maintenance
Deadhead faded blooms to extend color, trim spent stalks after flowering, and divide crowded clumps every few years for vigor.
Tips
Add compost for soil structure, mulch to retain moisture, and choose drought-tolerant companions for a thriving Verbascum phoeniceum display.
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Toorts' adds with its tall, slender spikes and violet-pink flowers a graphic, elegant touch to borders and prairie beds. The open flowering and airy silhouettes create a playful prairie-effect that brings depth and movement to summer arrangements.
As a real showstopper, 'Toorts' attracts numerous butterflies and bees, thereby increasing the natural ornamental value of every flowering corner.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen. |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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