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verbascum phlomoides banana custard

Sometimes grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial, Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard' is a striking plant for the back of the border. From June to August, tall yellow flower spikes stand above low rosettes of grey-green leaves. Pollinating insects adore this stunning architectural plant, which is treasured for its summer blooms. Allow it to self-seed after flowering to assure a fresh crop of Mullein plants in the spring of the following year. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 60cm (24).

Verbascum 'Banana Custard' is perfect for the back of the border where it strives to outshine other plants with it's height and presence. The foliage is grey-green and makes a fitting backdrop to the tall spikes of summer flowering vibrant yellow blooms which flower arrangers love. Pollinating insects are pretty keen on them too. Although Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard' is a hardy perennial it's short lived so is often grown as a biennial but that's not the end of the story as it

Sometimes grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial, Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard' is a striking plant for the back of the border. From June to August, tall yellow flower spikes stand above low rosettes of grey-green leaves. Pollinating insects adore this stunning architectural plant, which is treasured for its summer blooms. Allow it to self-seed after flowering to assure a fresh crop of Mullein plants in the spring of the following year. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 60cm (24).

Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard' is a dramatic plant for the back of the border, with tall yellow flower spikes rising above low rosettes of grey-green foliage from June to August