verbena bonariensis seeds
Tall, ornamental, purple... a few of the many things we love about verbena. These wildflower beauties, welcome in late summer with vibrant blooms that will add layers of delight and prairie vibes in your garden beds and pots.
BOTANICAL NAME
Verbena Bonariensis
NICKNAMES
Verbena, Purple Top, Argentinian Vervain, Tall Vervain
QUANTITY
200 seeds
PLANT SIZE
Height: 2.5m
Width: 50cm
CONTAINER SIZE
15cm deep
SOWING
Indoor: Jan-Apr
Outdoor: Apr-Jun
GROW TIME
Germination: 7-10 days
Flowering: 90 days
SPACING
Sow: 3cm apart
Plant: 25cm apart
WHAT THEY LOVE
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Water: Regular in hot weather
Food: Every 3 months in the growing season
COMPANION PLANTS
Rudbeckia + Cosmos
OUR TIPS
Cut back in Spring as new growth starts to appear, plant in well drained soil to avoid loosing the plant over winter to water logging.
BRINGS TO YOUR GARDEN
Pollinators
Makes the bees happy
Long-lasting summer blooms
Great for pots
HARVESTING
Cut spent flowers regularly to extend the flowering season.
MAKES FOR GREAT...
Cut flowers for a vase
Quick garden colours