Verbascum (Cotswold Group) 'Gainsborough' (Mullein 'Gainsborough')
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0.5m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Verbascum (Cotswold Group) 'Gainsborough'
Other names: Mullein 'Gainsborough', Verbascum phoeniceum 'Gainsborough'
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Genus: Verbascum
Variety or cultivar: 'Gainsborough' _ 'Gainsborough' is a short-lived, herbaceous perennial with semi-evergreen, grey-green foliage forming at the base of the plant. Tall spikes of pale-lemon flowers are produced in summer.
Verbascum (Cotswold Group) 'Gainsborough' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Yucca gloriosa (Spanish dagger)
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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 (Cotswold Group) 'Gainsborough' (Mullein 'Gainsborough') 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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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Verbascum Cotswold Group 'Gainsborough' (Mullein 'Gainsborough') has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 16:04
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