Product description
The Verbena Blue is an exceptional mat-forming trailer that produces large, flat clusters of tiny, highly vibrant, nectar-rich flowers. It is completely frost-tender but acts as a top-tier magnet for local bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, making it a must-have for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its unscented foliage forms a dense, cascading mat that beautifully softens the edges of any suspended container throughout the warm summer months.
To keep the nectar flowing and the vines growing aggressively, you must maintain a highly reliable, 'normal' watering schedule. Water the basket heavily as soon as the surface of the compost feels dry, keeping the underlying soil feeling exactly like a perfectly wrung-out sponge. If the plant experiences severe drought, it will immediately drop its flower heads to conserve energy, robbing the local wildlife of a food source.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Verbena Blue Basket Plants
Verbena Blue Basket Plants
Product description
The Verbena Blue is an exceptional mat-forming trailer that produces large, flat clusters of tiny, highly vibrant, nectar-rich flowers. It is completely frost-tender but acts as a top-tier magnet for local bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, making it a must-have for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its unscented foliage forms a dense, cascading mat that beautifully softens the edges of any suspended container throughout the warm summer months.
To keep the nectar flowing and the vines growing aggressively, you must maintain a highly reliable, 'normal' watering schedule. Water the basket heavily as soon as the surface of the compost feels dry, keeping the underlying soil feeling exactly like a perfectly wrung-out sponge. If the plant experiences severe drought, it will immediately drop its flower heads to conserve energy, robbing the local wildlife of a food source.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
When managing the overall look of the basket, try to leave the flat flower clusters intact for as long as possible. These specific blooms act as perfect, nectar-rich landing pads for passing wildlife. Allowing them to linger transforms your Verbena Blue into an absolute magnet for local bees and butterflies.
How to Water
These spreaders need consistent, moderate moisture to maintain their aggressive growth rates. Reach for the watering can the moment the surface of the compost loses its damp, spongy texture. Providing this reliable drink keeps the Verbena Blue actively growing without drowning the delicate root hairs.
How to Plant
Space the root plugs carefully around the perimeter of the pot into a rich loam compost. Make sure you gently spread the roots out in the hole to help them establish quickly. Planting along the edges gives the Verbena Blue plenty of clear space to spill its mat-forming runners downward.
