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Verbascum Southern Charm

Verbascum x hybrida Southern Charm
Hybrid Mullein

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The colour palette of this set of perennials is exceptional. Its tall spikes are covered with small cream, lavender-pink, and salmon-pink flowers from June to August. It adds a lot of charm to flower beds, attracts pollinators, and allows for creating large bouquets.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
15 days
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

The mixture of Verbascum x hybrida 'Southern Charm' F1 Hybrid, also known as Mullein, is a collection resulting from successful cross-breeding. These have produced a range of very romantic pastel shades. The tall spikes composed of numerous small flowers in cream, lavender-pink and salmon-pink with a purple centre, bloom from June to August, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Essential in herbaceous borders, it will allow you to create rather spectacular bouquets.

Most Verbascums share this tall and graceful appearance. Some are even nicknamed "Cierge de Notre Dame" in honour of the Virgin Mary. Their base consists of a rosette of large elliptical leaves, about 20cm (8in) long, in a grey-green colour, sometimes covered in down. From this base emerge stems that can reach almost 2 metres (7 feet) in certain species. They end in a spike covered with small 3 cm (1in) flowers with a corolla of five petals and five stamens that open gradually, one after the other. This height sometimes requires staking if the mulleins are exposed to wind. They are short-lived perennials that appreciate well-drained soil and cannot tolerate excessive winter moisture. However, they are resistant to drought and prefer sunny locations, while also tolerating partial shade. If the soil is suitable, they will self-seed, but the new generation will have different characteristics and offer you something new, as this mixture is the result of hybridization. For a possible flowering in early autumn, you can prune back the stems with faded spikes.

The mixture of Verbascum x hybrida 'Southern Charm' F1 Hybrid weaves its way through all borders among summer flowers. Its height, ranging from 60 to 120cm (24 to 47in), allows it to mingle with tall hollyhocks and delphiniums, as well as valerians, lupins, and Dame's Rocket. Its varied colours will blend in a pastel ensemble, complementing pink and salmon tones. If you wish to keep it within sight, container cultivation is possible, but don't forget to water and fertilize.

Flowering

Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Verbascum

Species

x hybrida

Cultivar

Southern Charm

Family

Schrophulariaceae

Other common names

Hybrid Mullein

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The seeds of Verbascum x hybrida 'Southern Charm' F1 Hybrid can be sown in a seed tray under cover in spring from March onwards, and even February for milder regions, as germination will occur between 15°C (59°F) and 18°C (64.4°F).

Just cover the seeds with a thin layer of compost (1 to 2mm) that you will keep slightly moist and place in the sun (essential for germination). They will germinate in 1 to 3 weeks. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into buckets (7/8cm (3in)). Later, when the plant is well established, you can put it in place. Choose a well-drained soil and a sunny spot.

As with other perennials, sowing can also be done in late spring, early summer to transplant the plants in place in autumn.

Sowing period

Germination time (days) 15 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous, Any
Soil moisture all types, Moist soil, Rather lightweight and well-draining

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