Verbascum 'Pixie Blue' (Pixie series)
mullein
- Position: full sun
- Soil: poor, well-drained, alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Violet-blue flowers open from the base of the crowded, upright raceme, creating a long-lasting display. The showy spires are ideal for adding vertical interest to the planting scheme. Their compact form make them an excellent choice for pots, or for filling gaps towards the front of the border. - Garden care:Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Remove faded flower spikes.
It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial.
- Eventual Height: 0.3m
- Eventual Spread: 0.2m