Verbascum phoenic. 'Flush of White' - P9

Description
The Purple mullein 'Flush of White' (Verbascum phoeniceum) is an upright, rosette-like, winter-green perennial that forms white, cupped flowers arranged in panicles from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Purple mullein 'Flush of White' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * easy to care for

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Purple mullein 'Flush of White' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Purple mullein 'Flush of White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
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.

Planting partner
The Purple mullein 'Flush of White' sets beautiful accents together with: Thread palm lily, garden gypsophila.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to February.

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 enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White' forms cupped, white flowers arranged in panicles from May.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, perennial border