Verbascum 'Carribean Crush' - 2026

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' is a short-lived perennial that produces upright, unbranched spikes adorned with compact clusters of ruffled, saucer-shaped flowers in shades of apricot, yellow, pink, and bronzy-orange. Each bloom features a fuzzy purple eye, adding to its visual appeal. From late spring to summer, these elegant flower stalks rise from a low-growing rosette of woolly, ovate, silvery-green leaves. This cultivar is well-suited for beds and borders, gravel gardens, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens. It also serves excellently as a cut flower and is great in containers.

Ecologically, 'Caribbean Crush' attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies due to its nectar-rich flowers. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, including loam, sand, and chalk. The plant is hardy in UK gardens and is drought-tolerant once established. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooms and prevent undesired self-seeding. Its striking appearance and ecological benefits make it a valuable addition to various garden styles.