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Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis is a tall and elegant summer-flowering plant which will add stature and structure to your cutting patch or border. More
| 250 seeds 030066 | £1.95 |
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| 5 rooted cuttings 510222-5 | £5.95 |
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| 10 rooted cuttings 510222-10 | £9.95 |
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Or buy this as part of our Pale Cut Flower Collection and Amethyst and Sapphire Mix.
More Details
Verbena bonariensis produces a haze of purple flowers at shoulder height in the autumn. If you keep picking it, it will shorten and broaden a bit – no bad thing.
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. It is summer and autumn-flowering.
| Genus | Verbena |
| Variety | bonariensis |
| Type | Short-lived Perennial (grown as a Hardy Annual) |
| Common Name | Purple Top |
| Border Position | Back, Middle |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained |
| Height | 1.5-1.8m (59-71in) |
| Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow under cover from March-April, plant out after last frosts or direct sow in May. |
| Care Tips | Will self-sow. |
| Flowering | July - November, 14 weeks after sowing seed |
| 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. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Average based on 4 reviews
Verbena bonariensis reviews
Average based on 4 reviews
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. |
