Verbascum hybrida seeds: Snow Maiden

Verbascum hybrida seeds: Snow Maiden

1 packet (100 seeds) @ $3.25

Catalog Code: 3345

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Verbascum hybrida seeds: Snow Maiden

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Height: 48 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Border

Description

A first class garden plant! Well branched, erect spikes covered in large 1.5in pure white flowers, over a long period. An incredibly beautiful plant for the back of borders, seldom requiring support.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:April to May.

Sow at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free-draining, damp seed compost. Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-30 days. Do not exclude light at any stage as this is beneficial to germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost 60cm (24in) apart. Prefers a well drained soil in full sun.

Aftercare Instructions

Remove faded flower spikes regularly.