Species verbascum

verbascum

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush'

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' is a striking perennial with bright yellow blooms that will brighten up any garden. This easy to maintain species grows to a height of around 2-3 feet and features spikes of flowers throughout late summer and early autumn. The foliage is a dark green and deeply-veined. In cold regions, the plant may need protection during the winter months. It performs best when planted in full sun in well-drained soil and offers multiple seasons of beauty with minimal care. The vibrant flowers are perfect for cut flower arrangements and can be dried for a lasting reminder of summer days.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Orange, yellow and mango Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' should be watered about once a week in spring and summer and every 2 weeks in fall and winter. Water the soil deeply until water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but avoid letting it dry out too much. Make sure that the soil isn't too wet. It's best to water in the morning so the foliage has time to dry off before nightfall. During hot weather, you may need to water every 3 to 4 days to keep the plant hydrated.

sunlight

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' should be planted in an area that gets plenty of direct sunlight. This variety of verbascum thrives in full, direct sunlight for 6 or more hours per day. If this is not possible, it should receive at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight each day. Remember to avoid positioning the verbascum in areas that become overly hot with midday sun, as this can cause foliage to scorch or brown. If bright light cannot be provided, the verbascum should be grown under grow lights.

pruning

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' should be pruned twice a year, in early spring and in late summer. Pruning in the early spring should only involve the removal of any dead or damaged foliage. Pruning in the late summer should involve cutting back the plant to keep its bushy habit and avoid any unchecked growth. It is important to remember not to prune more than a third of the plant at 1 time.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Verbascum 'Caribbean Crush' typically starts flowering in June.

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