Verbena
Botanical name: Verbena (Tapien Hybrids)
Family: Verbenaceae
Plant/bulb type: Perennial ground cover.
Ideal planting time: Any time.
Size: 10-15cm tall and spreading.
Depth & spacing: Plant 50cm apart with the crown (where the leaves
and roots meet) level with the soil surface.
Aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Soil: Rich, well draining.
Watering: Keep moist whilst actively growing.
Fertilising: Complete fertiliser
Flowering time: All year except Winter.
Pruning required: Cut back any unwanted growth.
Comments: This plant puts on a truly spectacular show for very
long periods. In very hot, dry spells, there may be a lull in flowering.
However, with generous watering and a cool change, the show will be back on in
full force!