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Verbascum sugar Plum / 2L
Verbascum Sugar Plum
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Dusky plum-purple flower spikes
- Compact dwarf habit reaching 30–50 cm
- Long flowering season from May to August
- Attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance
Overview
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' is a delightful, compact mullein prized for its upright spikes of dusky plum-purple flowers with dark central eyes. Rising from a neat rosette of textured green foliage, this dwarf perennial adds architectural charm, rich colour, and vertical structure to sunny garden borders and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Striking plum-purple blooms bring unusual vertical colour to the garden.
- Compact dwarf growth makes it perfect for smaller gardens and containers.
- Reliably long flowering period from late spring through summer.
- Brings valuable wildlife interest by supporting pollinators and butterflies.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Verbascum Sugar Plum |
|---|---|
| Common Name | mullein |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, burgundy and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | May to August |
| Foliage | Deciduous green foliage in a basal rosette |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Loam, sand or chalk with neutral to alkaline pH |
| Mature Height | 30 cm |
| Mature Spread | 25 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (-20°C to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a sheltered or exposed position with full sun exposure. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Requires free-draining or well-drained soil that is dry, moderately dry, or average in moisture. |
| Watering | Low water need once established, thriving in dry and drought-tolerant conditions. |
| Pruning & Care | Deadheading is recommended from June through October to encourage continued blooms. |
Perfect For
- Borders and front of borders
- Patio containers and small gardens
- Gravel gardens and cottage gardens
- Wildlife and pollinator-friendly gardens
- Cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- Provides excellent support for pollinators, bees and butterflies.
- Demonstrates strong resistance to rabbits and deer.
- Features a fast growth rate with a compact, dwarf, clumping habit.
Product Information
| Product Title | Verbascum sugar Plum / 2L |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 2L pot |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 1.5m high· 60cm wide
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