Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White' (Mullein 'Flush of White')

Botanical name

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White'

Other names

Mullein 'Flush of White', Candlewick plant 'Flush of White', Celsia atroviolaceae 'Flush of White', Celsia rechingeri 'Flush of White', Verbascum atroviolaceum 'Flush of White', Verbascum phoeniceum 'White Bride', Mullein 'White Bride'

Genus

Verbascum Verbascum

Variety or Cultivar

'Flush of White' _ 'Flush of White' is a rosette-forming, evergreen, biennial or short-lived perennial with ovate, wrinkled, prominently veined, dark green basal leaves and slender racemes of saucer-shaped, white flowers from late spring into summer.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Rosette, Erect flower stem

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Colour

Flower

White in Spring; White in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Caterpillars , Figwort weevils

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes.

Propagation methods

Root cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White' (Mullein 'Flush of White') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.

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. Avoid damp or boggy conditions.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

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