Verbena 'Lavender Spires' (Verbena)

£5.99

Position: full sun
Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
Flowering period: June to September Other features: the leaves may irritate skin allergies
Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection)
On the top of the upright leafy stems, branching flowerspikes appear in early summer. These open gradually from their base forming rings of lavender flowers well into autumn. They are ideal for adding vertical interest to herbaceous borders and associate well with ornamental grasses. Bees and other beneficial pollinating insects will be very tempted by the flowers.Garden care: Protect plants in winter with a dry winter mulch around the crown.

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