Close-up macro of Antique Rose Mullein blooms on bright white background.
A bouquet of Antique Rose Mullein blooms on a light background.
Antique Rose Mullein flowers in a green glass vase on bright white background.
Close-up macro of Antique Rose Mullein blooms on bright white background.
A bouquet of Antique Rose Mullein blooms on a light background.
Antique Rose Mullein flowers in a green glass vase on bright white background.

Mullein Seeds,
Antique Rose

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Description

Ruffled rosy-colored blooms set along tall spires add romance to the garden and landscape. The incredibly drought-tolerant plants reach 2.5 to 3 feet tall and about 1.5 feet wide. Pollinators will flock to these sweetheart pink blooms. A short-lived perennial, it reseeds easily to bring color to the garden year after year.

Growing Tips: Prefers full sun, fairly dry soil. Surface-sow seeds in spring, gently pressing into place. Thin to 1-2 ft apart. Remove spent blooms to prevent seed formation, control spreading.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Verbascum phoeniceum
Life Cycle
Perennial in zones 4–8
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–21
Days to Maturity
110–140
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
24 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Sow Antique Rose in spring, setting the dust-fine seed on top of the soil and pressing it in; burying it blocks the light it needs to germinate. For a head start, sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date instead and move the seedlings out 24 inches apart. Count on 7 to 21 days to sprout at a germination temperature of 70 to 80°F, then 110 to 140 days to the first ruffled rosy spires. Because this is a short-lived perennial in zones 4 through 8, letting a few spires ripen seed is how the planting renews itself.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
  • Direct sow seeds in fall/winter or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date.
  • Surface sow seeds (they are very, very tiny) as light aids germination.
  • When sowing outdoors, you can lightly cover them.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-80 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers well-drained soil, although mullein is tolerant of a range of soil conditions, including poor soil.
  • Drought tolerant.
  • Provide full sun to part shade.
  • Space plants at least 18-24 inches apart.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A pest-free plant.
  • It is not typically considered invasive, but if you are concerned about potential invasiveness, ask your local extension agent for more information specific to your region.

How to Save Seeds

  • This biennial will send up a flower stalk in the second year.
  • Allow flower stalk to turn brown and dry before saving the tiny seeds.
  • Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

Will Antique Rose come back each year?

It is a short-lived perennial, listed for zones 4 to 8, and it reseeds easily to bring color to the garden year after year.

How large do Antique Rose plants get?

They reach 2.5 to 3 feet tall and about 1.5 feet wide, with ruffled rosy blooms set along tall spires. Space plants about 24 inches apart.

Is Antique Rose a good choice for a pollinator planting?

Yes. Pollinators flock to these sweetheart pink blooms, and the incredibly drought-tolerant plants suit beds, the back of borders, meadows, and native wildflower plantings.
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