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Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer'
Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer'
Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer'
Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer'

Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer'

  • Product number: 605600
  • Origin: Southern Europe
  • Latin: Verbascum bombyciferum

In the first year, rosettes of lance-shaped, hairy grey leaves adorn the garden. In the second year, the magic happens: proud and regal, the woolly grey stems rise 125-150 cm above the decorative foliage. An abundance of lemon-yellow flowers burst forth from these stems!

Names:
Latin: Verbascum bombyciferum
Dutch: Koningskaars
Also: Toorts
English: Mullein

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Sowing method: March-July. Seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Only lightly cover the seeds and press down gently. Immediately after emergence, move to a bright and cooler spot.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Lemon yellow
  • Origin: Southern Europe
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Biennial
  • Attractive to insects: Bees
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Verbascum bombyciferum
  • Dutch: Great mullein
  • Also known as: Torch
  • English: Mullein
  • All year round

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