Verbascum phoeniceum Hybrids Pastel Mix is a beautiful mix of perennial flowering plants producing elegant flower spikes in shades of white, blush pink, rose and deep magenta. These long-flowering hardy perennial plants are ideal for cottage gardens, cut flower gardens and pollinator-friendly planting, providing graceful vertical interest from late spring into summer.
 
Forming neat clumps of foliage topped with slender stems covered in delicate blooms that are loved by bees and butterflies. 
 
Easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained position, Verbascum phoeniceum returns year after year with very little maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add reliable colour, pollinator appeal and florist-quality flowers to their borders.
 
When to Sow: Sep–Oct & Feb–Mar
 
HOW TO SOW VERBASCUM:
Sow under glass – Surface sow onto moist, well-drained compost and cover with a light sprinkle of vermiculite. Maintain a temperature of 15–18°C and keep the compost moist until germination. Pot on seedlings once they are large enough to handle.
 
Classification: Hardy Perennial
Expert Level: Some Experience Required
Germination Time: 2–4 Weeks
Site: Full Sun
 
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well-drained
 
Care: Remove spent flower spikes after flowering to encourage additional blooms. Avoid rich soils and excessive feeding, as this encourages leafy growth at the expense of flowers. A short-lived perennial that benefits from replacement every few years.
 
Use: Garden Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Cut Flowers
Harvesting: Harvest when the lowest few flowers on the spike have opened, with the remaining buds still closed.
 
Days to Maturity: 120–150 Days
Vase Life: 3–5 Days
Height: 60–90cm
Plant Spacing: 20-30cm