Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Verbascum
'Caribbean Crush'
mullein
Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' brings a warm, sun-drenched palette to summer planting, with tall, upright spikes packed in saucer-shaped flowers that shift beautifully as they open. Apricot, buttery yellow, soft pink and bronzy orange-copper tones can all appear on one plant, giving this mullein a painterly, almost tropical glow. Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' forms a handsome basal rosette of large, woolly, grey-green leaves, with each textured leaf reaching up to around 25cm long. From this soft, architectural base, the flower stems rise with pleasing confidence, adding height and rhythm to borders without becoming too bulky.
Typically reaching 90cm to 1.2m high with a spread of around 45 to 60cm, Verbascum '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 Verbascum '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, Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' offers a long-lasting display with just enough flair to make quieter neighbours look thoughtfully understated.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
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Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush'
Verbascum 'Mango' - Flower colour
- Peach, orange, yellow, pink
- Established height
- 90cm-1.2m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Half hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
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Damp
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- Toxic if eaten ⚠️
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Perennial
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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