Id-Code: VA 066
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Garden origin
Special Features: The taller grey-leaf Verbascums are stately and command attention
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1993
Colour: Very large yellow blossoms
Natural Flowering Period: June - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Grey felty leaves
Height with Flowers: 180 cm (72'')
Spacing between Plants: 75 cm (30'')
Soil Requirements: Well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant as a single specimen or in groups of 3 or more for an even bolder appearance. Can also be combined with Asclepias 'Iceballet', Echinacea 'Rubinstern' and Echinops 'Blue Glow'
Specialities: Easy to germinate
Cultural Tips: Scheduling:
Growing On:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,143
Seeds per Gram: 7000
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 7 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not Necessary
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: A prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 weeks at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)
