SPECIAL QUALITIES

A tried and tested, reliable, perennial verbena with bright flowers over a long period. It grows quickly to fill an area half a metre square.

FLOWERS

The small florets cluster together to make balls that smother the plant from spring to first frosts. The colour is a vivid rich purple.

POSITION & USES

Plant in full sun in well drained and well prepared soil. Suited to covering banks and as a general ground cover.

CULTIVATION

Cut back to approximately half height before growth begins in spring.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed during spring and summer will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes