About

A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with a compact form with bright leaves. It bears masses of blooms in yellow. 'Golden Bush' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Verbascum can be annuals, biennials, perennials or subshrubs mostly with hairy leaves and 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets

Care notes

CultivationFertile, moist soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow seed in spring
Pest resistanceAphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould in wet conditions