Verbascum phoeniceum - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * easy to care for

Growth habit
Upright, rosette-like.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: From May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to February.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Verbascum phoeniceum forms cupped, purple-red flowers arranged in panicles from May.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, herbaceous border