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Glandularia 'Sissinghurst'

vervain 'Sissinghurst'

'Sissinghurst' is a spreading semi-evergreen perennial to 20cm in height, with dark green, pinnatifid leaves and flat clusters 4-6cm across of small bright magenta-pink flowers

Synonyms
Verbena 'Sissinghurst Pink'
Verbena 'Tenerife'
see moreVerbena 'Sissinghurst'
Glandularia 'Tenerife'
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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
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Purple Green
Autumn Pink Purple Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Verbenaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
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

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings using stem tip in late summer

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

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Damage by slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildews

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