A tall, award-winning perennial with erect, branching stems, Verbena bonariensis is a well-loved garden plant deserving a place in every garden so long as there is border space to plant it. Tightly packed clusters of small, purple flowers are produced in abundance and carried on tall, willowy stems from summer to autumn, adding a sophisticated grace to planting schemes. Also known as Argentinian vervain, it is one of the longest-lasting plants in the garden, with flower heads persisting right into the depths of winter, providing much needed interest. Ideal as a filler in borders, it is 'transparent', allowing other plants to shine through, and one of the best plants around to add structure to the border and attract a host of pollinating insects to the garden - probably why garden designers love it so much. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. It has lso been recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' because the flowers are produced through the spring and summer and are a favourite with butterflies and bees. As an added bonus, this verbena seeds freely so, once established you're guaranteed a plentiful source of free plants! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
Verbena bonariensis is a popular plant that has been improved with the variety 'Lollipop' to make the plant much more compact. The attractive clusters of bright purple flowers are just the same but with shorter stems so they are more concentrated for a fuller effect. These improvements make Verbena 'Lollipop' the perfect size for growing in patio pots, beds and borders and you'll enjoy the flowers from July until October along with any passing butterflies and bees that are hungry for nectar. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
From T&M?s own breeding, this dwarf variety has all the character of its larger parents but only reaches half the size! Verbena bonariensis ?Royal Dreams? produces luminescent, mauve-pink blooms in tight, rounded clusters.
An ideal way to colour co-ordinate your border. Be bold and plant this dazzling, primary-coloured perennial for a truly amazing sight every summer time. Plant these healthy 'garden-ready' plants on receipt so they they establish well in your garden, in their flowering positions, and they'll be flowering beautifully by next summer.Supplied as large plug plants.
Tall heads of bright, eye -catching rosy lavender, adding a tranquil tropical feel to borders. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft)
Verbena bonariensis is instantly recognisable for its tall, slender stems topped with clusters of lilac-purple flowers. The blooms take on a luminance in early evening, seeming to glow in the fading light.
Popular perennial with tall-growing, wirey stems, upon which clusters of attractive purple flowers bloom. Great in mixed borders and grasses. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 45cm (18).