Verbascum Sugar Plum - Mullein
Verbascum Sugar Plum - Mullein
Verbascum Sugar Plum - Mullein
Verbascum Sugar Plum - Mullein
Verbascum Sugar Plum
Mullein
plant received in good condition too early to give a review on a newly planted young plant
remy, 30/04/2021
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Description
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' is a brand new compact variety of hybrid mullein which stands out for the duration and abundance of its flowers. From May to August, if the soil remains moist, it erects branched spikes loaded with beautiful, large flowers in shades of light plum to smoky mauve with a small purple-violet throat above a rosette of downy leaves. It is an excellent perennial for well-drained soil in a sunny border or flower pots on the terrace or balcony.
'Sugar Plum' Hybrid Mullein, recently introduced by the American company Terra Nova Nurseries, is one of a new line of compact, undemanding, floriferous hybrids, with better longevity in well-drained soil. This plant belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family and is derived from Verbascum phoeniceum, among others, native to Central-Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Sugar Plum will not exceed 40cm (16in) high when in bloom. Its growth is rapid, reaching its final size in one month. This perennial has a semi-evergreen rosette from which long branched floral stems emerge. From May-June to July-August it flowers in pyramidal spikes 30-40cm (12-16in) high, composed of numerous wide cup-shaped, mauve flowers with a purple centre, tightly packed against each other and opening randomly along the spike. The rosettes consist of flexible, elongated, wavy, dark grey-green, 15cm (6in) long leaves. This mullein is nectar-rich and loved by bees. This sterile variety does not exhaust itself by producing seeds, which means it will flower for longer.
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' is a boon for 'impossible' slopes, where it will look good with valerians like Callirhoe involucrata, and stonecrops. Natural scenes, in slightly wild areas of the garden, can be transformed by hybrid mulleins. Plant them with dwarf foxgloves, compact Buenos Aires verbena, wallflowers, purple heucheras, blue lavenders, wild chicory, thyme or rosemary thyme, perennial flax or clouded cachrys (Cachrys alpina). It can also create a very beautiful flowerpot, with lobelias or nemesis for example.
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Botanical data
Verbascum
Sugar Plum
Scrophulariaceae
Mullein
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' should be planted in full sun, partial shade in hot climates. This mullein should be planted in spring, in ordinary, light and porous, well-drained soil, and prefers moist to dry limestone soil. It does not tolerate soils which are waterlogged in winter, which would kill it. Cut the faded flowers at the base to promote more flowers and the longevity of the plant. Prune unattractive dry parts and clean the clump no later than the end of winter. In pots, water and feed well, while allowing the substrate to dry slightly between each watering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.