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Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'

02 May, 2023

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'

While the tall and aggressive biennial Great Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is considered an invasive, our favourite garden type is Verbascum phoeniceum "Violetta." It likes a sunny dry spot (perfect in our warming climate), and happily flowers for months. Chopping the flower stalks to their base before the last flower fades will encourage a second and third flush, and the recessive nature of Violetta's colour adds depth to our flower bed.

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Birds of Paradise flowers on the cover of Banquet's 2023 Calendar

18 Aug, 2022

2023 Calendar

It's finally here, our 2023 calendarFilled with vibrant floral blooms in neon pastels and day-glo colours, each month explores a gorgeous flower and its meaning with a hand drawn image in a single colour paired with an interesting fact.
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