Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush'
"Mullein"
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Description
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.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush'
Verbascum 'Mango' -
Flower colour
Peach, orange, yellow, pink
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
90cm-1.2m
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Toxic if eaten ⚠️
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Mullein" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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