Verbascum 'Clementine' (Mullein 'Clementine')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
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 'Clementine'

Other names: Mullein 'Clementine'


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Genus: Verbascum

Variety or cultivar: 'Clementine' _ 'Clementine' is a compact, rosette-forming biennial or short-lived perennial, with ovate, hairy, wrinkled, grey-green leaves, and, from summer into autumn, upright, branching stems bearing coppery-orange, saucer-shaped flowers with contrasting purple filaments.

Verbascum 'Clementine' is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Orange, Copper in Summer; Orange, Copper in Autumn

Foliage: Grey-green, Green in All seasons

Habit: Compact, Erect flower stem, Rosette, 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 'Clementine' (Mullein 'Clementine') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.


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

Cultivation: Plant in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun.

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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 Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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