Verbascum

A fine plant for putting on a show in summer, large dark green leaves are produced in spring forming a large clump, form which tall flower spikes are produced on mass, with lovely rich pinky/purple blooms.

Grows to a spread of 50cm with a flowering height around 1m, best in full sun and an open, well drained soil.
  • Height: 1m - 1.5m 
  • Spread: Easily maintained to 1m
  • Foliage Colour: Grey-green
  • Flower Colour: Cream, apricot, pink and lavender, purple, yellow, white
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, clay
  • Position: Full Sun 
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H6 (-15 and below)
  • Type: Herbaceous Perennial