{"product_id":"verbascum-x-hybrida-southern-charm-ornamental-mullein","title":"Verbascum x hybrida Southern Charm | Ornamental Mullein","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVerbascum x hybrida Southern Charm | Ornamental Mullein Seeds\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Charm is an elegant first-year flowering Verbascum with tall, airy flower spikes in a beautiful blend of soft peach, blush pink, apricot, rose, ivory and lilac shades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each delicate flower is highlighted by a contrasting darker centre, creating a sophisticated pastel effect that is especially attractive in naturalistic gardens and floral designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike many traditional mulleins, \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Charm has been selected for ornamental garden performance and flowering in the first year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The florets are arranged in pairs along the stems, helping extend the decorative life of each flower spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlants typically flower in \u003cstrong\u003elate spring to early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, may slow or become semi-dormant during periods of intense summer heat, and can produce a \u003cstrong\u003esecond flush of flowers in autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e when cooler conditions return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVerbascum x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental Mullein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix of peach, pink, apricot, rose, ivory and lilac with darker centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-lived perennial or biennial; can be grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Year Flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, basal rosette with tall flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e61–76 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30–46 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30–51 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones \u003cstrong\u003e5a–8b\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually not required; may benefit from staking in exposed or windy locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial borders, cottage gardens, naturalistic plantings, pollinator gardens and event floristry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDays to Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow approximately 110–130 days from sowing to the first flowers under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSouthern Charm is a \u003cstrong\u003efirst-year flowering Verbascum\u003c\/strong\u003e, so plants started early enough can bloom during the same growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProfessional production timing is approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug crop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant to flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–13 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom sowing to bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e110–130 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eActual flowering time can vary with sowing date, temperature, light levels and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBeautiful Pastel Flower Spikes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSouthern Charm is particularly valued for its unusual combination of \u003cstrong\u003esoft, warm pastel colours\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual plants can produce flowers in shades of peach, apricot, blush pink, rose, creamy ivory and soft lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach flower has a \u003cstrong\u003econtrasting darker eye\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the otherwise delicate flowers additional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause Southern Charm is grown as a colour mixture, \u003cstrong\u003eindividual plants will naturally vary in colour\u003c\/strong\u003e. This variation is part of the character of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow to Grow Verbascum Southern Charm from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow the seeds in a fine, moist, well-drained seed-starting substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVerbascum seeds are very small. \u003cstrong\u003eSurface sow or cover only very lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e, as light assists germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep the substrate evenly moist during germination but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter germination, provide seedlings with plenty of light and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 weeks for plug production\u003c\/strong\u003e before transplanting into larger cells, pots or the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor first-year flowering, start the plants sufficiently early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlant Southern Charm in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally where plants receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–51 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide sufficient room for the basal rosettes and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVerbascum prefers \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs particularly well in sandy or loamy soils. It can tolerate relatively poor soils once established but dislikes heavy, constantly wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExcellent drainage is particularly important during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce established, Southern Charm has \u003cstrong\u003egood drought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it useful for sunny and relatively dry garden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlowering Through the Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSouthern Charm typically produces its main flowering display in \u003cstrong\u003espring and early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring periods of intense summer heat, plants may slow their growth or temporarily become dormant. As temperatures become cooler, they can begin growing actively again and produce a \u003cstrong\u003esecond flush of flowers in late summer or autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRemoving finished flower spikes can help encourage additional flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrowing as a Perennial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSouthern Charm is a \u003cstrong\u003eshort-lived perennial or biennial\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a traditional long-lived perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is hardy approximately in \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 5–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided the soil drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn colder or excessively wet winter conditions, it can also be treated as an annual. Because it is capable of \u003cstrong\u003eflowering in its first year\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains valuable even when grown for a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor Cut Flowers \u0026amp; Floristry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe tall, airy flower spikes provide beautiful vertical movement and a soft, romantic character in floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHarvest stems when approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–70% of the flowers on the spike are open\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cut during the cool morning hours when plants are well hydrated and place the stems immediately into clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVerbascum does \u003cstrong\u003enot have a particularly long vase life\u003c\/strong\u003e, and individual flowers can drop relatively quickly. For this reason, Southern Charm is best suited to \u003cstrong\u003eevent floristry, weddings and arrangements intended to be enjoyed over a shorter period\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than where exceptionally long vase life is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePollinator-Friendly Garden Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe numerous flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, making Southern Charm a beautiful addition to \u003cstrong\u003epollinator-friendly gardens and naturalistic plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts upright flower spikes also provide useful height and structure without creating a heavy visual effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Grow Verbascum Southern Charm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year flowering • Beautiful pastel colour mix • Tall, elegant flower spikes • Peach, pink, apricot, ivory and lilac shades • Dark contrasting flower centres • Drought tolerant once established • Attractive to pollinators • Can rebloom in autumn • Excellent for cottage and naturalistic gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSouthern Charm is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for something more unusual than traditional garden perennials. Its combination of \u003cstrong\u003eairy vertical flower spikes and sophisticated pastel colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it equally attractive in the garden and in seasonal floral work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ Approx. 61–76 cm","offer_id":55109328306519,"sku":null,"price":6.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds \/ Approx. 61–76 cm","offer_id":55109328339287,"sku":null,"price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/IMG-9084.jpg?v=1790102597","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/products\/verbascum-x-hybrida-southern-charm-ornamental-mullein","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}