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From this soft, architectural base, the flower stems rise with pleasing confidence, adding height and rhythm to borders without becoming too bulky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypically reaching 90cm to 1.2m high with a spread of around 45 to 60cm, \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Caribbean Crush' is ideal for sunny perennial borders, gravel gardens and relaxed cottage-style schemes. Its blooms begin in late spring, often from May or June, and can continue into midsummer, sometimes longer when content. Plant \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Caribbean Crush' in well-drained soil and full sun, where its vertical form and mellow colouring will work beautifully with salvias, grasses, achilleas and hardy geraniums. Elegant yet spirited, \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Caribbean Crush' offers a long-lasting display with just enough flair to make quieter neighbours look thoughtfully understated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58189039468928,"sku":"VERCARCRU1RO","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58189039501696,"sku":"VERCARCRU3RO","price":38.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58189039534464,"sku":"VERCARCRU6RO","price":71.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/verbascum-caribbean-crush-00_d0ec305b-81a6-4785-80b9-43501b1c7e87.jpg?v=1780405362"},{"product_id":"verbascum-pink-petticoats-bare-roots-uk","title":"Verbascum 'Pink Petticoats'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Pink Petticoats' is a \u003cem\u003emullein\u003c\/em\u003e with a wonderfully romantic character, sending up elegant spires of ruffled, saucer-shaped flowers in soft cream and dusky peach shades. The blooms appear in generous succession above a neat rosette of grey-green leaves, creating a display that feels both delicate and effortlessly natural. There is a lovely lightness to \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Pink Petticoats', despite its upright form, making it particularly effective weaving through perennial borders where its airy flower spikes can rise above neighbouring plants. The subtle colouring blends beautifully with pastels, silvers and deeper plum tones, bringing warmth without overwhelming the planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering through the summer months, \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Pink Petticoats' adds valuable height and movement while retaining an easy-going cottage garden charm. Plant \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Pink Petticoats' in full sun and well-drained soil, where it will thrive with minimal attention and reward you with weeks of colour. The softly textured grey-green foliage provides interest even before the flowers emerge, while pollinators are frequently drawn to the open blooms. Whether combined with salvias, nepetas and hardy geraniums or allowed to stand as a vertical accent among grasses, \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Pink Petticoats' brings elegance, softness and a touch of old-fashioned grace to the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58194142265728,"sku":"VERPINPET1RO","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58194142298496,"sku":"VERPINPET3RO","price":38.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58194142331264,"sku":"VERPINPET6RO","price":71.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/verbascum-pink-petticoats-1_ea037232-b476-4425-a50d-2af0a7a8bf86.jpg?v=1780474538"},{"product_id":"verbascum-peach-champagne-bare-roots-uk","title":"Verbascum 'Peach Champagne'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Peach Champagne' brings a soft, fruity glow to summer borders, with torch-like flower spikes rising from a neat rosette of semi-evergreen foliage. Its blooms open in delicate shades of peach, champagne and cream, creating a pastel display that feels refined, warm and quietly celebratory. The upright stems give \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Peach Champagne' a clear sense of structure, while the gentle colouring keeps the effect light and romantic. It is especially lovely among silvery foliage, airy grasses and purple-blue companions, where its mellow tones can look luminous rather than sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElegant but not fussy, \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Peach Champagne' suits sunny perennial borders, gravel gardens and relaxed cottage-style planting, where it adds height without heaviness. The basal rosette remains handsome before the flowers appear, then the spires bring movement and vertical rhythm through the warmer months. Plant \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Peach Champagne' in full sun and well-drained soil, and avoid overly rich conditions for the best, most graceful growth. With its blend of soft colour and architectural poise, \u003ci\u003eVerbascum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Peach Champagne' is a charming way to lift a planting scheme, like a glass raised quietly at the back of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58195399213440,"sku":"VERPEACHA1RO","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58195399246208,"sku":"VERPEACHA3RO","price":38.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58195399278976,"sku":"VERPEACHA6RO","price":71.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/verbascum-peach-champagne-1.png?v=1780474766"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/collections\/verbascum-uk.oembed","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}