Tall spires packed with large flowers in muted shades of apricot, orange and pink with a purple centre, over rosettes of mid-green leaves. Flowers June to August. Height 1.2m. Spread 60cm. Full sun. Well drained soil. Hardy.
Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’ is a striking, upright perennial known for its tall spires of softly coloured flowers in apricot, pink, and orange tones. Moreover, its architectural form makes it a standout choice for sunny borders and mixed perennial planting schemes.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Plant Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’ when the soil is workable and beginning to warm. During this period, roots establish more efficiently and, as a result, plants settle quickly before flowering begins in early summer.
Site Selection
Sunlight: Choose a position in full sun. Adequate light, therefore, encourages strong stems and abundant flowering on Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’.
Soil: Well-drained soil is essential. Improving heavy ground with grit or sand helps prevent waterlogging and supports healthy root growth.
Planting Instructions
Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and equal in depth to allow roots to spread easily.
Soil Preparation: Mix compost and fine grit into the excavated soil to improve drainage and structure.
Planting: Position the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface, then backfill and firm gently.
Water After Planting: Water thoroughly to settle the soil and support early establishment of Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’.
Watering Requirements
Growing Season: Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions. Consequently, this encourages deeper root growth.
Dormant Period: Reduce watering significantly once growth slows, which helps Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’ follow its natural growth rhythm.
Feeding
Spring: Apply a light, balanced fertiliser to encourage strong leafy growth and flower spike development.
Mid-Season: Additionally, a gentle supplementary feed can help maintain flowering performance.
Pruning and Maintenance
Deadheading: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage further blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. This also redirects energy back into Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’.
Seasonal Care: Leave basal foliage intact, as it helps support the plant’s structure.
Mulching
Spring Mulch: Apply a thin organic mulch to suppress weeds and improve soil structure.
Protective Mulch: Keep mulch light and free-draining to avoid excess moisture around the crown.
Final Tips
Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’ is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in bright, well-drained positions. Plant it where its height can be appreciated, avoid overly wet soil, and ‘Cotswold Beauty’ will reward you with dramatic floral spires year after year.
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