Verbascum phoeniceum Violet (Mullein) seeds

A graceful addition to the border bearing, in early summer, long spires packed with beautiful, violet flowers. Will flower the first year from an early sowing.

Hardy Perennial
Flowers: Early summer
Height: 75cm
Position: Sun

Packet of 100 seeds

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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.