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Glandularia Quartz Series
  • RHS AGM

vervain Quartz Series

Quartz Series are compact annuals to 25cm, with ovate leaves and large domed clusters of flowers in shades of red, violet-blue, salmon and white, some with a white eye, in summer and autumn

Synonyms
Verbena Quartz Series
Verbena 'Bunting'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Pink Red White Green
Autumn Blue Pink Red White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Verbenaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Glandularia are annuals or herbaceous perennials, native to The Americas and closely-related to Verbena (and included within Verbena until recently). Showy flowers typically have 5 petals and are held in rounded clusters in summer and autumn

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem tip cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Garden edging
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, leafhoppers and aphids

Diseases

Some resistance to powdery mildews

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