Verbascum bombyciferum Polar Summer (Mullein) seeds

One of the tallest of all Verbascums, growing up to 2m, this stately perennial forms rosettes of silvery white felted foliage from which rise tall, fleecy stems densely packed with bright yellow flowers. A bold statement in any garden, brilliant for adding definition to the back of the border and colour to architectural planting schemes. Easy to grow and will produce lots of seed for new plants the next year.

Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Hardy Biennial
Flowers: Summer
Height: 2m, Spread: 60cm
Position: Sun in well drained soil

Packet of 100 seeds 

RHS Award of Garden Merit

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. For more information on RHS award of Garden Merit plants visit rhs.org.uk/plants

GROWING GUIDE

• Sow at any time of year except early to mid-summer as high temperatures can make the seedlings grow too fast and become spindly.
• Sow on the surface of a moist, free-draining seed compost in a pots or trays and just cover the seed with sieved seed compost or vermiculite.
• Maintain at 18-21C in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and place on a windowsill shaded from direct sun.
• Check the compost regularly to make sure it hasn't dried out - it should be just moist, not overwet.
• Germination should begin to take place in 10-30 days and can be erratic.

• When the seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation by opening the bag or propagator vents.
• When large enough to handle, pot up individually into 7-9cm pots and grow on in good light shaded from direct sun. 
• When plants are established, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out in late spring or early summer after all risk of frost has passed in a sunny position.