Mullein Honey Dijon

The 'Honey Dijon' mullein is very undemanding regarding soil. It thrives best in well-draining, sandy, and relatively poor soil. Definitely avoid heavy, clay-like, and permanently waterlogged soils, as these could cause its roots to rot.

For this mullein, it is ideal to choose a fully sunny and dry location. Since the original species grow in sunny, rocky areas, it will thrive best in direct sunlight. It fits perfectly into, for example, drought-tolerant prairie borders, rock gardens, or along the edges of stone walls.

This variety pairs perfectly with other drought-tolerant perennials. You can create beautiful landscapes if you plant it alongside ornamental grasses, Lavender, sage, Coneflower (Echinacea), or Yarrow. It is ideal for creating prairie and gravel gardens.

The flowers appear during the height of summer, specifically from June to August. You can look forward to beautiful pastel shades of yellow and orange. More precisely, these are unique apricot, mustard, and peach tones that create a perfect contrast with the silvery grey-green leaves.

This is a more compact variety that reaches a height of 40 to 60 cm in full bloom. If you are planning a group planting, we recommend a spacing of 40–50 cm, which corresponds to approximately 4 to 6 plants per square meter.

Although its flowers do not have a strong scent, they are a huge magnet for pollinators. Your garden will be visited by a large number of bees, bumblebees, and butterflies in the summer, for which the mullein provides a valuable source of food.

This plant is not poisonous and poses no danger to your health, children, or pets. As previously mentioned, its flowers are even edible, so you can plant it in your garden without any worries.

The 'Honey Dijon' mullein is excellent for cutting for fresh summer bouquets, to which it adds beautiful vertical structure and soft pastel colors. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for drying in floral arrangements.

Yes, absolutely! The flowers of this mullein are fully edible. You can carefully pick them and use them as an unconventional and beautiful garnish for your favorite culinary creations. They are perfect for sprinkling over summer salads, decorating cakes, desserts, or refreshing drinks.

This problem is almost always caused by excessive moisture or unsuitable soil. If the plant is in heavy clay soil that retains water, the roots cannot breathe and begin to rot. The solution is to reduce watering and, in worse cases, transplant the plant into better-draining soil mixed with sand or gravel.

Because this bred hybrid does not spread through self-seeding, you can propagate it using root cuttings. This process is carried out in early spring or, conversely, in late autumn when the plant is in its dormant phase. This will allow you to obtain exact copies of this beautiful variety.

A great advantage of this variety is that it is completely resistant to common pests and does not suffer from any specific diseases. You can look forward to a healthy plant that will not be troubled by aphids, slugs, or fungal diseases – just ensure it is planted in the correct sunny and dry location.

This means that the plant usually lives and blooms reliably for only a few years (most often 2 to 3 years). However, we supply it as a strong, mature seedling that will take root very quickly after planting and reward you with immediate and abundant flowering throughout its lifespan.