Verbascum olympicum - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

Growth habit
Upright, rosette-like.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Verbascum olympicum forms yellow flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Solitary tree, bee pasture