Verbena Seabrook's Lavender
vervain [Seabrook's Lavender]
A spreading half-hardy perennial, to 40cm tall, with ovate leaves to 5cm long. Rounded clusters of small, fragrant lavender-coloured flowers, with a darker eye, are borne in summer
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–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- 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
In borders, plant in well-drained soil and full sun. In containers best grown in peat-free compost with added sharp sand.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to promote flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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