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Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' (Mullein 'Cherry Helen')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'
Other names
Mullein 'Cherry Helen'
Genus
Verbascum Verbascum
Variety or Cultivar
'Cherry Helen' _ 'Cherry Helen' is an erect, often short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial with a basal rosette of ovate to oblong, hairy, dark grey-green leaves and sturdy stems bearing slender panicles of saucer-shaped, reddish-purple flowers in summer.
Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Reddish-purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Figwort weevils Caterpillars , Figwort weevils
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' (Mullein 'Cherry Helen') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support. Will not tolerate wet, boggy conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Verbascum 'Cherry Helen'
Other names
Mullein 'Cherry Helen'
Genus
Verbascum Verbascum
Variety or Cultivar
'Cherry Helen' _ 'Cherry Helen' is an erect, often short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial with a basal rosette of ovate to oblong, hairy, dark grey-green leaves and sturdy stems bearing slender panicles of saucer-shaped, reddish-purple flowers in summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Reddish-purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Figwort weevils
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' (Mullein 'Cherry Helen') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor, alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. In more fertile soils, it grows large and needs support. Will not tolerate wet, boggy conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Aspect: | South | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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