Verbascum phoenic. 'Rosetta' - P9

Description
The Purple mullein 'Rosetta' (Verbascum phoeniceum) is an upright, rosette-like, winter-green perennial that forms dark pink, cupped flowers arranged in panicles from May to August. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Purple mullein 'Rosetta' 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 Purple mullein 'Rosetta' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Purple mullein 'Rosetta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rosette-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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 'Rosetta' 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.

Flower
Verbascum phoeniceum 'Rosetta' forms cupped, dark pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from May.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, steppe garden