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Verbascum olympicum
Hardy Perennial
What is Hardy Perennial?
FROM £9.99
A low maintenance perennial
Tends to bloom in it's third year
Rockets to up to 2 metres in height
Buttery yellow flower spikes
Delivery Information View Product DescriptionLoading...Description How to Grow More Info DeliveryA low maintenance perennial that is a striking addition to any cottage garden large border. Verbascum olympicum rockets to up to 2 metres in height, with buttery yellow flower spikes, growing from a basal foliage of silver, felted leaves. It tends to bloom in it's third year then dies after that. However, it is a vigorous self-seeder which means other new plants can grow alongside it, ready to carry on producing massive summer displays of colour in following years. It grows well in poor soils, where many other plants would struggle to establish. Height: 2m (6.6'). Spread: 60m (24").
Height Up to 200cm (79in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)
Hardy Perennial
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Grow Verbascum plants in sunny or semi shaded borders in neutral or alkaline, poor well drained soil.Established Verbascum plants require little maintenance. Deadhead faded flower spikes to encourage more Verbascum flowers to be produced. Cut back old stems at the base in autumn and remove any damaged and yellowing foliage. In spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the plant.Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.
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