Verbena rigida
Award winning compact Verbena perfect for pots
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Hereford
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Verbena rigida
- Spires of five-petalled lilac purple flowers
- Flowers from June to September
- Neat, low-growing plant perfect for pots
- Fragrant variety suitable for planting in drifts
- Attractive to pollinators
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Verbena rigida can be grown in a 30 cm pot, providing vibrant colour in temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Verbena rigida typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Verbena rigida requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Verbena rigida prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Verbena rigida is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Verbena rigida generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Verbena rigida holds an RHS rating of H3, withstanding temperatures down to -5°C, meaning it is hardy in coastal and mild parts of the UK but requires winter protection elsewhere.
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