Verbascum 'Snowy Spires' — Columnar upright, Bushy

Overview

Verbascum 'Snowy Spires' is a columnar upright, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Verbascum, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Verbascum 'Snowy Spires' 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 'Snowy Spires' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Verbascum genus, known for its columnar upright and bushy habit. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, alkaline soils such as chalk, loam, or sand. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for a range of garden settings including gravel gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. 'Snowy Spires' is notable for its summer and autumn interest, fitting well in both exposed and sheltered south- or west-facing aspects.

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 'Snowy Spires' 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 'Snowy Spires'

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 'Snowy Spires'?

Verbascum 'Snowy Spires' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Verbascum 'Snowy Spires' need?

Verbascum 'Snowy Spires' 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 'Snowy Spires' hardy in the UK?

Verbascum 'Snowy Spires' 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 'Snowy Spires'?

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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