50 Wedding Candles Verbascum Seeds

Enhance your garden with the elegant and stately Wedding Candles Verbascum!

Known for its tall, slender flower spikes adorned with pristine white blooms, Verbascum chaixii 'Album' is a beautiful perennial that adds a touch of sophistication and grace to any landscape. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, this Verbascum variety provides a stunning vertical element and attracts beneficial pollinators.

Specifications for Wedding Candles Verbascum - Verbascum chaixii 'Album' Seeds:

• Season: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; transplant or direct sow after the last frost
• USDA Zones: 4-8
• Height: 3-4 feet
• Bloom Season: Late spring to midsummer
• Bloom Color: White with a hint of purple at the center
• Environment: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly alkaline to neutral pH
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Latin Name: Verbascum chaixii, 'Album'
• Temperature: Prefers 65-70°F (18-21°C) for germination
• Average Germ Time: 2–3 weeks
• Light Required: Full sun to partial shade
• Depth: Sow seeds lightly covered with soil
• Sowing Rate: Thinly scatter seeds; no specific rate needed
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; drought-tolerant once established
• Plant Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth

Cultivation Instructions:

1. Planting: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Use a well-draining seed-starting mix and cover seeds lightly with soil.

2. Germination: Keep the soil moist and provide a warm environment (65-70°F) for germination, which typically takes 2-3 weeks.

3. Transplanting: Once seedlings are established and all danger of frost has passed, transplant them to their final location in the garden, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart.

4. Light: Wedding Candles Verbascum thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ensure it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and blooming.

5. Soil Type: Plant in well-draining soil. Verbascum is adaptable to various soil types but prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH.

6. Watering: Water regularly during the establishment phase. Once established, Verbascum is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.

7. Fertilization: Fertilize lightly in the spring with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.

8. Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Cut back the plant after flowering to maintain shape and vigor.

9. Pest Control: Monitor for common garden pests and treat promptly if necessary.