Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
- Height: 5 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Patio, Tubs
Description
Tall heads of bright, eye catching rosy lavender.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to March. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Very slow and irregular germination. Keep the seed compost cool and moist but not saturated at all times.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 60cm (24in) apart in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Plant in ordinary garden soil.