Overview
Verbascum 'Clementine' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Verbascum, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Verbascum 'Clementine' grows best in full sun, and tolerates chalk and loam soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Verbascum 'Clementine' is a robust perennial that can reach heights of 1.5 meters. It features broad green leaves that form a low rosette at its base. In summer, it produces spikes adorned with pale orange flowers that showcase purple centers, borne on well-branched stems.
About the genus
Verbascum comprises annuals, biennials, perennials, and subshrubs, typically characterized by their hairy foliage and five-petaled, cup-shaped blooms.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Verbascum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Verbascum 'Clementine' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Verbascum 'Clementine'
- Cultivation
- Grows best in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun; drought-tolerant plant. In fertile soils, it grows large and needs support
- Pruning
- Remove faded flower spikes
- Propagation
- Propagate by root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars and figwort weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Verbascum 'Clementine'?
Grows best in alkaline, poor, well-drained soil in full sun; drought-tolerant plant. In fertile soils, it grows large and needs support.
Where is the best place to plant Verbascum 'Clementine'?
Verbascum 'Clementine' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Verbascum 'Clementine' need?
Verbascum 'Clementine' grows best in chalk and loam soil. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I prune Verbascum 'Clementine'?
Remove faded flower spikes.
How big does Verbascum 'Clementine' grow?
Verbascum 'Clementine' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Verbascum 'Clementine' hardy in the UK?
Verbascum 'Clementine' has a UK hardiness rating of H5.
How do I propagate Verbascum 'Clementine'?
Propagate by root cuttings in winter.