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VERBENA rigida
Clusters of fragrant, bright purple flowers on branched stems
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. V. venosa -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest-free. Powdery mildew -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetBright purple or magenta -
BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
40cm (16in)
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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.Erect to spreading, hairy, tuberous perennial, grown as an annual, with stalkless, oblong, toothed, rough leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Produces salverform flowers 5mm (¼in) across in lax corymbs to 5cm (2in) across
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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