verbascum

Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' should be watered thoroughly once per week during the spring and summer months. In the early morning is the best time to water this plant. Water until the soil is moist throughout and the water begins to run from the bottom of the pot. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between watering sessions. During the fall and winter months Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' should be watered less often, about once every 2 weeks or when the top layer of soil becomes dry to the touch.

Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' is a sun-loving plant species that requires the direct sun to thrive. To ensure the plant gets adequate sunlight, it is important to place the plant in direct sunlight for at least 6 hours out of the day and ideally 8 hours for optimum growth. It is best to provide this light during the middle of the day, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, when the sunlight is the strongest. Additionally, Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' can benefit from morning sun or late afternoon sun if it can receive 4 to 6 hours of sunlight in total. It is also important to avoid afternoon sun during the hottest months of the year if possible, as too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves of this sun-loving species.

Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This will remove any dead or damaged stems as well as open up the plant to allow for better airflow and light penetration. Pruning should be done gently, ensuring not to remove too much foliage as Verbascum 'Honey Dijon' does not respond well to heavy pruning. Instead, only remove damaged and dead stems, thinning out the plant to allow for thicker, more abundant blooms. It’s not typically necessary to prune Verbascum hard, however, if the plant is becoming overcrowded, some light pruning can be carried out.