Antique Rose Mullein is an elegant, old-fashioned perennial featuring tall, slender spires of soft dusty-rose to mauve-pink flowers. Blooming from late spring into early summer, the delicate blossoms rise above neat rosettes of deep green foliage, creating a graceful vertical accent in borders and cottage gardens.
Light and airy in appearance yet tough and resilient, this variety attracts bees and other pollinators while tolerating heat and drier soils once established.
Planting Instructions
Indoor Sowing:
Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost
Surface sow or cover very lightly with soil (requires light for best germination)
Keep soil evenly moist
Germination: 14–21 days
Transplant outdoors after danger of frost
Direct Sowing Outdoors:
Sow in spring after frost or in early fall
Press seeds lightly into soil surface
Keep moist until established
Care Tips
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
Height: 24–36 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (may rebloom if cut back)
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage additional blooms
Hardiness: Cold hardy perennial (Zones 4–8)
Antique Rose Mullein is a beautiful, low-maintenance choice for gardeners looking to add soft romantic colour and vertical interest to sunny garden spaces.
