Why you should grow Verbena rigida
Sarah shares with us the reasons she loves Verbena rigida, and what conditions are best to grow it in.
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A haze of purple flowers at head height from late summer to autumn, which is a confetti of butterflies the moment there is a glimpse of sun.
Mix it with Cosmos 'Purity' and Gaura lindheimeri to create a lovely, airy filling to a border, and there is no better plant for lining a path.
Genus | Verbena |
Group/Species | bonariensis |
Type | Perennial |
Common Name | Purple Top |
Border Position | Border (Back) |
Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 1.8m (6ft) |
Spacing | 60cm (24in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover from March-April, plant out after last frosts or direct sow in May. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun, in colder regions they may need protection. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting. Will self-seed. |
Care Tips | Hardy, but they may be damaged by severe winter frosts, avoid this by leaving the dead stalks until spring, when new growth is evident, before cutting them back. A protective mulch should be added around them in the autumn with leaf mould or compost. Leave the seed heads on over winter as they are much appreciated by finches. |
Flowering | June - November |
Vase Life | 7-10 days. Sear the stem ends in water to decrease petal drop once cut. Will also dry. |
Harvesting | Flower production: 3 months. |
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Sarah shares with us the reasons she loves Verbena rigida, and what conditions are best to grow it in.
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Verbena bonariensis reviews
Reviewed 20th April 2020 by Anne All the items I ordered arrived in a timely manner at what must be a very challenging time for Sarah Raven. All plants were in excellent condition and are thriving.Customer service team were very helpful over the phone.Thank you. |
Reviewed 20th April 2020 by Natalie Great service, lovely products & good value |
Reviewed 24th August 2019 by John Plants arrived in good condition and are growing well in my greenhouse - waiting for a good day in Edinburgh to plant out |
Reviewed 15th August 2019 by Juliet I am afraid that they did not germinate so have had to buy the plant from our local nursery. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with your Verbena seeds and have refunded you for them." Posted 16th August 2019 |
Reviewed 8th August 2019 by Chris
All verbena growing furiously and looking good. However, other things I have bought this Spring/Summer not so good. The Clematis Taiga looks as if it is dead although it is on a wall where I grow several other clematis successfully. I also bought the Ladybird Rose nasturtiums and they were very sickly and have succumbed already. The tomato Sungold and Noire de Crimee collection proved to have only one Noire plant and four Sungold - I think it was supposed to be 2/3! And the Cosmos collection is not quite as billed for the mix of colours. However |
Reviewed 6th August 2019 by Susan Lovely plants, really healthy and strong. So pleased with my purchase |
Reviewed 5th August 2019 by Lara Lost two of the ten which weren't as strong as the others, and they were very slow to thrive, but the remaining eight are now in flower and looking very healthy. Fingers crossed they may last into next year. |
Reviewed 3rd August 2019 by James
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Reviewed 2nd August 2019 by Pauline
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Adele Plugs arrived in good condition. I potted them up and grew them on for a few weeks before planting out. Nice strong plants |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan These have all done very well and are absolutely great. Very pleased. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Fiona
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Marjorie
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Deborah
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Juliet I am afraid that they did not germinate so have had to buy the plant from our local nursery. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mary Healthy looking plants but a couple of deaths- acceptable |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Pip Very few germinated. No more to say |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jeannette These are magnificent never managed to grow these before ,but these ones are tall and strong. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jane Very poor germination rate, just two seedlings |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan Initially planted them individually in small pots until they were more established. Once in place in the garden, they have flourished and look very attractive, especially to the bees and butterflies. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Debra Perfect cuttings now grown into strong plants, full of flower, bees are loving them. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Maureen Arrived in good condition. Doing well in situ |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Carl Packaged well - arrived in good time. Performed well and are now in full bloom |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Delwen Great plants and service. This plant is very reliable and decorative. Also pollinators love it |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Judi The seeds didn’t germinate. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susannah Successful seeds quick delivery |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Climpson None of them have grown, sown as directed but have seen nothing |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Marion
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Reviewed 21st November 2018 by Stephen Lovely verbenas. Thank you. |
Reviewed 19th November 2018 by Susie Decided to purchase some extra Verbena Bonariensis for my garden as I feel one can never have too many and I'm impatient. Arrived very well packaged, lovely strong plants that have performed beautifully over the summer and still have some flowers in mid November. Looking forward to lots of self seedlings. |
Reviewed 14th November 2018 by Emily Several of these failed to thrive. |
Reviewed 11th November 2018 by Susi They were very good and did well |
Reviewed 8th November 2018 by Gill
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Reviewed 7th November 2018 by Linda Very robust and still flowering in Scotland in November. Hope they come back next year. |
Reviewed 7th November 2018 by Nick Great quality plants ,very happy with my purchase and would recommend . Brought plug plants before from other vendors and been have been disappointed with the quality . |
Reviewed 31st October 2018 by Pauline
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Reviewed 15th October 2018 by Theresa I only bought the one plant as i have a small garden so this plant slots in really well plenty of flower heads on tall stems lovely plant. |
Reviewed 12th October 2018 by Marie-Anne
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Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Pamela Good quality and just as expected |
Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Tracey These did not perform well at all which surprised me because this plant will grow anywhere and self seeds happily in my garden. I won't bother with cuttings again but will stick to seeds. |
Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Gill
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Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Lorna
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Reviewed 24th September 2018 by Mrs Burden-Teh The cuttings were good and came promptly |
Reviewed 20th September 2018 by Sheila
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Reviewed 20th September 2018 by Kaeli The bees have gone wild for the swathe of verbena that I planted this year. |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Sandra All grew strongly and still flowering strongly, even supporting other plants around them. Survived storm Ali so must be good! |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Angela They were a good size and have grown well. |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Carol Fantastic plants lots of flower stems good for height |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Karen I bought these lovely plants for my mum's 80th Birthday present. They are amazing in her garden and are still in bloom. Your service was very efficient and I love the catalogues as well as the information online |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by David All plants well grown and very well packaged |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Pat Always a reliable essential! I just wish they'd self seed as I'd like masses of them . They give colour to my late border long before the asters etc come into flower and continue until the frosts. |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Agnes
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Pippa Really good, masses of flower and still going strong |
Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Siobain Left them too late to plant out and they died |
Reviewed 5th September 2018 by Mrs Mount-Ford Nice at the back of my border and are still flowering well. |
Reviewed 3rd September 2018 by Mrs Combes Good service good plants. |
Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by JEAN
Only 2 have come out of 5. I have grown these successfully before so quite disappointing. |
Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by Molly Yet again these plants had a struggle to begin with. |
Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by Jonathan Excellent growth and flowerheads |
Reviewed 29th August 2018 by Mrs Khor I needed more grouped together for a good show,rather spindly though at their best now. |
Reviewed 29th August 2018 by Mrs Scott
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Reviewed 29th August 2018 by Phillipa Excellent. Grew fast planted out well and are still flowering and attracting bees. Will buy more next year. |
Best flower in cutting patch
Reviewed 11th October 2017 by Susie This is by far my favourite flower to grow. Bees and butterflies adore it, and in a large vase on its own looks stunning. I particularly love the fallen petals on the table top as the days go by, looks like scattered lavender petals and lasts for ever. |
One of the best
Reviewed 2nd October 2016 by Sue I grew this in my cutting beds this year, and have never seen so many bees and butterflies in my garden. Masses of flowers to cut every week, the tall stems look great in a big bunch in a large vase, and last for ages |
Excellent
Reviewed 17th June 2016 by Yvonne Lally Grew this from seed two years ago. Flowered first year, continuing to flower after an early year cut down. Self seed happily if you're light on the hoe & look out for them. Recommended. |
Excellent Performance
Reviewed 18th October 2014 by JujuW Grown from seed and performed (and still are) really well in our garden this year. Work very well as cutting flowers, too. Definitely on the list for next year. |