About
Verbascum 'Cotswold Beauty' is a cultivar of the genus Verbascum in the family Scrophulariaceae, offered for its summer display. It flowers in the UK from June to September. Check the nursery label or supplier notes for specific site and soil requirements before planting.
About the genus
Verbascum is a genus of over 450 species of flowering plants, common name mullein, in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae. They are native to Europe and Asia, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean.
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In the garden
Verbascum 'Cotswold Beauty' sits within the genus Verbascum and the Scrophulariaceae family and is supplied as a named cultivar for garden use. Records for its flowering period in the UK run from June to September, making it a summer interest plant. When buying, favour reputable UK nurseries and check plant labels: they will state whether the stock is perennial or biennial, what aspect it prefers, and any hardiness rating relevant to your garden. After purchase, follow the supplier's culture notes rather than generic rules. Labels also indicate propagation and any special soil or drainage needs; if you plan to divide or propagate, your nursery can advise the best timing and method for the specific cultivar. In borders, containers or grouped plantings, coordinate with other plants to extend season-long interest beyond June to September. For anyone planning a planting scheme, note the cultivar name on the label when recording plants in a garden plan or plant list. That ensures you can source the same variety again and check performance records; flowering from June to September provides a clear window to evaluate how the cultivar performs in your locality.
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- Verbascum nigrum subsp. nigrumBlack Mullein
- Verbascum olympicumOlympian mullein
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- Verbascum phoeniceumpurple mullein
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