Verbena bonariensis AGM
£4.50 – £10.00
Description
A reasonably hardy perennial if kept in free draining borders. With great height and self seeding habit this verbena brings a wealth of purple flowers and pollinating insects.
Flowering: Summer-Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 100cm
Spread: 40+cm
Further information:
Superb structural plant. Excellent in the Summer garden but in the Autumn/Winter months once the flowers are finished, the frosts will give you a different
perspective. The seed heads also provide a home for insects during the winter.
Common Name: purple top / Argentinian vervain
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Verbenaceae
Foliage: lanceolate / serrate
Basic Colour: ( pink )
Flower Colour: pink / purple
Natural Flowering: May – September
Winter Hardiness: Hardy
Height with Flowers: 80 – 150cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average / moist
Soil ph: acid / alkaline / neutral
Location: border / cottage garden
Usage: bee food plant / cut flowers
Pruning: leave to set seed
Tolerates: drought tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: Tropical South America
Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) Growing Guide
Climate and Location: Plant Tall Verbena in full sun for the best growth and flowering.
Soil: Use well-draining soil of moderate fertility. It can adapt to various soil types but prefers good drainage.
Planting: Space plants about 12-18 inches apart.
Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, it becomes somewhat drought-tolerant.
Fertilisation: Fertilize sparingly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage healthy growth.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers and cut back leggy growth to promote continuous blooming and a more compact shape.
Flowers: Tall Verbena produces clusters of small, vibrant purple flowers on tall, slender stems that attract pollinators.
By following these straightforward guidelines, you can successfully cultivate and enjoy the beauty of Verbena bonariensis in your garden.
Additional information
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Pot Size | 1x 9cm Pot, 3x 9cm Pots |
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Really well grown, good root system and garden ready without having to be hardened off.
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Lovely, healthy young plant. Looking forward to it bloom
LINDA O’NEILL (verified owner) –
healthy on arrival – have to wait a while to see what happens with them
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Brilliant plants carefully grown and packed arrived in one piece. Will buy again.
Antony King (verified owner) –
Nice quality young plants, looking forward to having them flower in the coming weeks
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Pot was too small, plant dry. Repotted temporarily before planting out and doing well now.
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Look nice and healthy
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