Verbena Splash Purple
mock vervain [Spitfire Burgundy/White]
A mound-forming and spreading to semi-trailing, tender perennial usually grown as an annual bedding or container plant. Small, dark green leaves are 3-4cm long and flowers up to 2cm in diameter are white and purple and borne in rounded clusters in summer
Synonyms
Glandularia 'Kieverepur'Verbena 'Burgundy/White 46e'
see moreVerbena 'Kieverepur'
Verbena Splash Purple
Verbena Spitfire Burgundy/White
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 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
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to promote flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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