Verbascum Southern Charm - 25 seeds

Planting information to grow Verbascum from seed

Plant type: short-lived perennial
Height: flowers grow 70-120 centimeters tall
Position: prefers partial shade
Planting time: from 6-8 weeks before the last frost in seed trays or later
Bloom time: starts 1 year after sowing
Spacing: 40 centimeters between each plant
Germination: Takes 14-21 days in temperatures of 15-20°C
Pinching/pruning: not needed for seedlings
Flowers: May, June July, depending on the weather
Pollinator-friendly: Yes
Recommended seed tray or pot: start in 77 or 40 cell trays (4-5 cm) and if needed pot up to 15-cell trays (7-9cm) or P9 flower pots
The package contains: 25 seeds clay coated

How to Grow Verbascum 'Southern Charm' from Seed

Germinating Verbascum seeds can be somewhat challenging, but with the right conditions, you should see success within a few weeks. Given the relative expense of these seeds, you may want to start with only half of what you have. Using a propagator is highly recommended, as our highest germination rates occurred when seeds were started indoors under grow lights or on a bright windowsill.

Don't start your seeds before mid-March, as additional daylight benefits your seedlings. Another optimal time to start is at the beginning of summer, when warmth and light enhance germination and growth. If you choose to begin in the summer, avoid exposing them to direct sunlight.

Key Tips for Successful Germination

Don't bury the seeds under a thick layer of soil. A light sprinkling or a fine layer of vermiculite will suffice.

Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. A propagator is ideal for maintaining surface moisture, as it sustains humidity and creates optimal conditions for Verbascum seeds. If you don't have a propagator, any transparent cover should work.

After several weeks, your seedlings will be ready to transplant. They adapt to any soil type, but ensure you water them adequately in the beginning until they are firmly rooted. If sown early, they will bloom in their first year. These plants can last a few years, with some gardeners even successfully splitting or dividing mature plants for replanting. However, you might need to sow new seeds every few years, as saving seeds isn't advisable due to selective breeding. Offspring won't resemble the parent plant.