Verbascum x phoenicuem - 'Shirley Johns' (Purple Mullien) Type Herbaceous flower, Herb, Culinary, Deciduous, Flowering Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer late), Silver Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant Hardiness Half hardy Growth Fast Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Verbascum x phoenicuem cultivation notes: The Mullien chalk grows best on chalk- but it will tolerate most fertile well drained soils - preferring a sheltered position in full sun. Stake taller flower spikes. Leave spikes over winter if sheltered, as they look good, and will self seed Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils. Design & Plant Use for Verbascum x phoenicuem: Architectural plant with dramatic foliage suitable for hot dry spot Ideal for planting within the herb garden Herbaceous plant with culinary usage Common Missspellings: Verbascam, Verbaskum, Vabascum, Vibascum If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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