Verbena Plants

Not to be mistaken for the short lived annual version, these perennial verbenas are some of the best and longest blooming plants in the garden, producing flowers well into mid-late autumn. Ours come to you straight from our Herefordshire nursery, where Jack and his team use the most sustainable growing methods. These tall, leafy plants make the perfect perch for butterflies and bees, helping you to do your bit for our hero pollinators, then when the purple clusters of flowers are finished, their stems provide valuable shelter for overwintering insects.

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  • Verbena bonariensis Perennial Bedding
    From £6
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    Verbena bonariensis

    Tall, swaying stems of warm lilac

    • Tightly clustered lilac flowers on stems up to 180cm high
    • Long flowering from June to September
    • Plant in borders to attract butterflies
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Verbena rigida Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Verbena rigida

    Award winning compact Verbena perfect for pots

    • Plumes of the richest Lilac purple flowers
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Fragrant, compact variety perfect for patio displays
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Verbena 'Bampton' | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
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    £18 From £16

    Verbena 'Bampton'

    Bee-friendly Verbena for flowers all summer

    • Spires of Violet-pink flowers rising from deep purple foliage.
    • Long flowering season from June to September
    • Ideal for Prairie planting schemes
    • RHS Plants For Pollinators certified

    Currently out of stock

  • All Year Round Window Box Collection Perennial Bedding
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    All Year Round Window Box Collection

    Visual interest for every month

    • Plants for year-round interest (eg. hosta)
    • Position on a sunny, sheltered exterior sill
    • Flower and foliage interest all year long!
    • Bring pollinators to your window

    Currently out of stock

  • Verbena 'Lollipop' Perennial Bedding
    From £24
    From £24

    Verbena 'Lollipop'

    Compact and perfect for pots

    • Open sprays of lavender purple flowers on open, airy stems
    • Flowers right from June to September
    • This compact verbena is ideal for pots and front borders
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Drought-Tolerant Plants | Low Water, High Impact Perennial Bedding
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    Drought-Tolerant Plants | Low Water, High Impact

    Limited on water? Not a problem…

    • Includes plants with great drought resistance
    • A big hit with pollinating insects
    • Features multiple RHS award-winning plants
    • Various heights/textures for maximum interest

    Currently out of stock

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Perennials born in Herefordshire, blooming in your garden

Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.

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Which verbena?

Which verbena?

Verbena is the perfect tall plant for the back of a border or to add a little variation in height, and if tall is what you’re after, go for a variety like Verbena bonariensis, which will reach 1.2m. If you’re planting in pots or mid-border positions, there are more compact varieties such as Verbena rigida and Bampton, which are a great choice for container gardens.

Planting schemes and partners

Planting schemes and partners

Verbena is such a cheerful plant and so valuable to wildlife that every garden should have some. It fits in beautifully with most contemporary planting styles, including cottage gardens, wildflower meadows and prairies, mediterranean influenced gardens and drought resistant designs. It also helps you to maximise your planting space as the flowers tend to develop higher up on the stems, allowing you to underplant it with a more compact perennial such as lavender, salvia or geums. Double the bee appeal!

Growing tips

Growing tips

Plant your verbena at the back of a mixed border or along a fence to keep it nice and upright - taller varieties might need staking. Verbena loves a sheltered position in full sun but will grow just fine in a slightly shadier spot. It’ll keep on flowering right into November, with no deadheading needed. To keep your verbena in top condition, apply a mulch of bark chips or straw to protect the crown of the plant throughout the winter months. Leave the dead stems for overwintering insects, then cut them back when new shoots emerge at the base of the plant in spring.

Verbena FAQs

When is the best time to plant verbena in the UK?

Verbena is best planted in the UK from spring to early summer, after the risk of frost has passed.

What kind of soil does verbena prefer?

Verbena thrives in well drained, fertile soil - a slightly acidic to neutral pH level is ideal.

How much sunlight does verbena need?

Verbena needs a position in full sunlight or partial shade (at least six hours of sun per day) for the best growth and flowering.

How often should I water verbena plants?

Water your verbena plants regularly, especially during dry or hot weather, but avoid overwatering as it can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

Should I fertilise my verbena plants?

Verbena plants will do fine without fertiliser, but they’ll flower best with a sprinkle of general purpose feed applied every 4-6 weeks throughout the growing season.

How do I deadhead verbena plants?

Deadheading will encourage your verbena plants to bloom for longer. Simply pinch or cut off the faded flowers just above a set of healthy leaves.

Do verbena plants need pruning?

You can leave your verbena unpruned for a natural wild effect or trim it for a more compact and bushy look. Leave the dead flower stems standing until early spring before pruning them back, as insects like to use them for shelter through the winter.

Can I grow verbena in containers?

More compact varieties of verbena look great in pots. Choose containers with drainage holes in the bottom and fill them with well draining soil or potting compost. Plants in pots will need more regular watering than those in the ground.

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