VERBASCUM PHOENICEUM 'FLUSH OF WHITE'

A few weeks ago I decided to plant some relatively low-growing white and blue flowering perennials along a row of yellow Arthur Bell roses in a wide, narrow bed at the front of my home.  Why I didn't do it earlier is a mystery to me.  They've all taken and are growing well, some better than others, and most have been flowering for weeks.  The Verbascum 'Flush of White' is flowering for the second time and has thrown up about four strong spikes covered with pretty, white flowers. 

Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White'

The label says that Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White' has dark green foliage with long, elegant, slender spires of small white flowers.  It is suitable for borders, in full sun on well-drained soil.  It flowers early summer to autumn and achieves a height of approximately 70cm (28in) and spread of 45cm (18in). 

Mine is growing in good soil that is at the top of a slope, facing south-west.  The flowers are not particularly small at about 2cm across and I love the way the bright orange stamens jut out.  Needless to say, this plant attracts pollinators. 





Hoverfly on Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White'

The foliage, however, is dull and unattractive but the leaves do give some ground cover under the beautiful spikes so they can be forgiven.





Foliage of Verbascum phoeniceum 'Flush of White'