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VERBENA officinalis var grandiflora 'Bampton'
Commonly known as Vervain
Upright, fine, wiry branches. Deep purple foliage and small, purplish-pink flowers
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Deciduous
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurplish pink
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with airy, branching, flower spikes
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
VERBENA officinalis var grandiflora 'Bampton'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant. Superb for butterfliesPests & DiseasesGenerally pest- and disease-freePlace of originSouthern Europe. Garden origin. UK. Devon
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a sunny borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Verbena bonariensis - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50