{"product_id":"verbascum-plum-smokey","title":"Verbascum 'Plum Smokey'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA moody and sophisticated gem for the front of the border, Verbascum 'Plum Smokey' is prized for its unique, subtle colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late spring through to mid-summer, short, upright spikes rise from a neat rosette of crinkled, grey-green foliage, bearing masses of saucer-shaped flowers in a smoky shade of plum-purple with dark centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike its towering cousins, this compact variety stays neat and manageable, making it perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, or patio containers. It's a magnet for bees and although a short-lived perennial, it provides weeks of intense colour and drought tolerance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune-August flowering. Drought tolerant. Thrives in full sun in any well-drained soil. Height \u0026amp; spread: 45cm x 40cm (18\" x 16\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":58113263403382,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/verbascum-plum-smokey-01.jpg?v=1781789117","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/verbascum-plum-smokey","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}