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Verbascum 'Buttercup' (Mullein 'Buttercup')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Verbascum 'Buttercup'

Other names: Mullein 'Buttercup'


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Genus: Verbascum

Variety or cultivar: 'Buttercup' _ 'Buttercup' is a short-lived, herbaceous perennial with semi-evergreen, grey-green foliage forming at the base of the plant and tall spikes of butter yellow flowers produced in summer.

Verbascum 'Buttercup' is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Pale-yellow in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Clump-forming, Upright

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Specific pests: Caterpillars , Figwort weevils

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Remove faded flower spikes. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Root cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Verbascum 'Buttercup' (Mullein 'Buttercup') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife

Cultivation: Plant in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun. In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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