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Verbascum dumulosum (Shrubby mullein)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Verbascum dumulosum

Other names: Shrubby mullein, Dwarf mullein


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Genus: Verbascum

Species: V. dumulosum - V. dumulosum is a mat-forming, evergreen subshrub with hairy, grey-green leaves and short racemes of saucer-shaped yellow flowers with reddish-purple eyes in late spring and early summer.

Verbascum dumulosum is: Evergreen

Flower: Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Mat Forming

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Helianthemum 'Fire Dragon' (Rock rose 'Fire Dragon'), Helianthemum 'Red Dragon' (Rock rose 'Red Dragon')

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Specific pests: Caterpillars , Figwort weevils

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Verbascum dumulosum (Shrubby mullein) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun. This is a good plant for gravel gardens and crevices.

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

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