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Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top

20% off

Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top

20% off

Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top

20% off

Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top

20% off

Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top
Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top
Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top
Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top
Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top
Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top

Verbena Bonariensis | Purple Top

SKU: SD30001163
approx 250 seeds
£2.99 £2.39
In stock (delivery in 3-4 working days)
3 × packets (approx 750 seeds)
£6.00 £4.80 £1.60 each
In stock (delivery in 3-4 working days)
9cm pot
£7.99 £6.39
Available to order from spring
3 × 9cm pots
£17.99 £14.39 £4.80 each
Available to order from spring
2 litre pot
£16.99 £13.59
Available to order from spring
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Overview

Tightly packed clusters of lilac-purple flowers on tall, stiff, branching stems from June to September. This stylish perennial has been enjoying a resurgence of interest in recent years. Perfect for a sheltered, sunny, well-drained spot, its open, transparent shape means that it can easily be used at the front or middle of the border despite its height. This plant will help to sustain bees and butterflies into autumn with its tall wiry stems of purple flowers. It makes a good filler, because the upright stems support neighbouring plants. Plant it among the warm-red Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' and it will act as supports, negating the need for staking, whilst providing a dazzling display.

Specifications

  • Eventual Height:2m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.3m-0.6m

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Apply a thick 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch round the base of the plant in autumn to protect from winter extremes, taking care not to cover the crown. Stake in spring with bamboo canes or twiggy prunings before the flowers appear. Mullein moth caterpillars can be a problem - pick off the insects in early June as soon as they appear. Remove faded flower spikes. It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, so although they usually self-seed freely, the plant will only live for two years.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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