Verbascum 'Raspberry Ripple' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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Tall, sturdy stalks of soft pink flowers with raspberry streaking add a bold vertical element to the garden. These spikes arise from a tight rosette of huge green leaves. If sited properly and deadheaded, it will bloom most of the summer.
Introducer: New World Plants
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
30-36 Inches
Spread:
18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Midsummer
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic
Verbascum demands light, well-drained soil. Wet soil often leads to its demise. Full sun is also required. When properly sited, Verbascum is very low maintenance and easy to grow. It will bloom well into summer if spent flower stalks are removed. It should be treated as a biennial or short-lived perennial.