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Glandularia Donalena Lavender Grace (Donalena Series)

vervain [Donalena Lavender Grace]

A tender perennial grown as a bedding annual. This semi-trailing plant bears flowerheads of lavender with a white eye through summer

Synonyms
Verbena Donalena Lavender Grace

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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
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Verbenaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Trailing
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Suited to annual bedding displays in containers for sunny spots. Feed and water well

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring or propagate by cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

Deadhead regularly to promote flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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