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Genus: Verbascum
Species: hybridum
Variety: 'Southern Charm'
Family Name: Scrophulariaceae
Seed Catalogue No.: 1271R
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Perennial
Suitable for: Cut Flowers
Colour: Apricot
Flowers: July, August
Lighting Conditions: Full Sun
Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Moisture: Well-drained
Average Rating: (5 of 5 based on 3 reviews)
Reviewed by Ani Nikolova on 26th September 2023
I am very pleased with this variety, great germination and all the plants survived in year 2, although I wasn't able to take a good care of them during the heat of the summer. I hope they'll come back next year.
Rating: 5
Chiltern Seeds Responded on 9th October 2023
Thank you for your review. These are a lovely addition to any garden. Although these plants are short-lived perennials, they should self seed, this should offer a continual presence in the garden. They may also be propagated via root cuttings taken in early spring. The Chiltern Seeds Team.
Reviewed by Martin on 19th February 2023
Gorgeous warm and mellow, kind of antique shades. Was surprisingly straightforward to grow, with excellent germination.
Chiltern Seeds Responded on 21st February 2023
Thank you for your review. This is a beautiful 'Best Seller' of ours, we are pleased to hear of the success you had. The Chiltern Seeds Team.
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Germination Instructions
Sow direct in autumn approx. 2 months before 1st frost. Sow thinly into prepared soil. Once germinated thin to 45cm spacing. Can be sown indoors Feb-Mar. Surface sow into deep pots or root trainers filled with moist well-drained seed compost. Allow 3cm between seeds. Just cover the seeds with a fine layer of soil or vermiculite. Keep moist. Propagate 15-18°C. Germination takes 2-4 weeks. After germination reduce moisture allowing soil to dry out a little. When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 60cm spacing.
Growing Instructions
This is a short-lived perennial lasting 2-3 years in the garden. Prefers full sun in a moist well-drained soil. Will tolerate any ordinary soil, even poor soil. Offer mulch protection during winter. Fertilise if desired, but this may cause leaf growth at the expense of flower growth.
Cultivation Instructions
To encourage repeat blooming remove the central flower stalk after initial flowering. Cut just above where the side shoots are forming with a sharp knife. Will self-seed, although the plant is a short-lived perennial this should offer a continual presence in the garden. May also be propagated via root cuttings taken in early spring.
When to Sow
Approximate number of seeds per packet: 10
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Verbascum hybridum, 'Southern Charm'