Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' — Columnar upright, Bushy

Overview

Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' is a columnar upright, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Verbascum, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include gravel garden, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Verbascum genus, known for its columnar upright and bushy habit. This plant thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained alkaline soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and is hardy to UK zone H6. 'Hardy's Gold' is best grown in fertile, moist soil and is typically of interest during the summer and autumn seasons. It is suitable for gravel gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders and beds.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Verbascum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Alkaline
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Columnar upright, Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
Suggested uses: Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold'

Propagation: Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or early summer, Root cuttings in winter, Divide mature plants in spring
Pest resistance: Mullein moth caterpillars, Figwort weevil
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold'?

Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' need?

Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' hardy in the UK?

Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Verbascum 'Hardy's Gold'?

Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or early summer, Root cuttings in winter, Divide mature plants in spring.

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