Verbascum olympicum

  • Product number: 605760
  • Origin: Southern Europe
  • Latin: Verbascum olympicum

This mullein forms a beautiful rosette of grey-green leaves from which stately candelabras of yellow flowers grow. Sometimes it takes 3-4 years for it to bloom, but it is well worth the wait. It is a beautiful solitary plant that reseeds itself after flowering and then dies off.

Names:
Latin: Verbascum olympicum
Dutch: Griekse Toorts
English: Olympic Mullein

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Sowing method: March-July. Seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Cover seeds thinly and press lightly. Immediately after emergence, move to a lighter and cooler spot.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not available

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Yellow flowers
  • Origin: Southern Europe
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Verbascum olympicum
  • Dutch: Greek Torch
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Olympic Mullein
  • All year round

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