Verbascum - Mixed Colors

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Verbascum - Mixed Colors

The Verbascum Mullein Shades of Summer, 'Verbascum phoeniceum', has spectacular, graceful spikes of flowers that bloom for long periods of time. The Shades of Summer is very fast growing and is a very graceful specimen. The Verbascum flowers are graceful spikes of shallow dish-like white, rose, red, violet, and purple blooms. They begin blooming in June and they continue to bloom into late summer. The Shades of Summer Verbascum prefers full sun and well drained garden soil. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date or up to 2 months before the first fall frost. Verbascum make excellent cut flowers and their seed pods are also useful in arrangements. ... additional info

 

Marigold - Giant Sunset The Marigold Giant Sunset, 'Tagetes erecta', is a tall Marigold that will grow to 3 foot tall. If you love Marigolds, why not go all out and try a Marigold that will grow TALL. The flowers are also large and are shades of orange and yellow. The Giant Sunset will begin to bloom in late spring and will continue to bloom until first frost. The Giant Sunset prefers full sun and rich, organic soils that are well drained. They are moderately drought tolerant, so only water when needed. Pick faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. This Marigold is excellent for edging, pots, containers, and as a cut flower.

Verbascum - Mixed Colors