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Mullein 'Wedding Candles'
Mullein 'Wedding Candles'
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Mullein 'Wedding Candles'

Verbascum chaixii f. album
Verbascum 'Wedding Candles' candelabra of blooms illuminate the summer garden with orange and violet-centered alabaster florets crowding the stalwart flower spikes. They grow happily with other great perennials of well-drained soils, such as Stipa gigantea, sea holly, and rose campion, and flower all summer unhindered by deer or drought.
SKU #S1678
$3.50
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
442
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9,
10
Mature Size
3-3.5' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Creamy white with violet-red centers
Features
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover; requires light
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Starting Indoors:
6-8 weeks before last frost, sow in sterile germinating mix—barely cover and sprinkle with vermiculite to retain moisture while seeds germinate. Keep at about 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early summer.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Verbascum is a vigorous statuesque plant that adds drama and contrasting form to meadow, cottage, and gravel gardens in well-drained soils. In summer, bees and butterflies visit the clustered flowers on long branching wands. Cut back flower stalks, if desired, after bloom to encourage a second set of flowers, or allow the stalks to mature seeds and self-sow to continue the show in following years. Apply about 2" of mulch in autumn for wintertime protection in cold winter climates.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Only need to water during especially prolonged dry periods.
Soil pH:
Neutral to alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Apply a granular, organic fertilizer in springtime. Too much fertilizer will hinder flowering.
Diseases & Pests:
Leaf spot and powdery mildew can occasionally be a problem, especially if plants do not get enough air circulation or receive too much moisture, as this can cause some fungal problems to spread. Prevent by placing in areas with adequate air flow and not overwatering.