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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

Synonyms
Glandularia 'Sealav'PBR
Verbena 'Sealav'
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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
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical 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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