This plant is available on a pre order basis and will be dispatched in the month shown in the product title. If your order contains both in stock plants and pre order plants, your order may be held until all items are available and ready to ship. If you would prefer items to be sent separately, we recommend placing separate orders.

Dispatch dates are estimates and may occasionally change slightly depending on growing conditions and plant readiness. Plants will always be sent when they are strong enough to travel and establish well.

Verbena bonariensis is a tall, airy perennial loved for its fine, upright stems topped with clusters of small purple flowers from midsummer into autumn. The open, see through habit allows it to weave naturally through borders without overwhelming other plants, adding height, movement and a soft, meadow like feel. It is a favourite in wildlife friendly and naturalistic planting, attracting clouds of bees and butterflies throughout its long flowering season. Verbena bonariensis returns reliably each year in the right conditions and often self seeds gently.

Sunlight position:
Full sun

Eventual height and spread:
Height 150 cm, Spread 45 cm

Soil type:
Well drained soil

This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once potted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away and water gently if the compost feels dry. Pot the plug into a small pot using fresh compost and keep the compost lightly moist while the roots establish. Once the plant has grown on and the risk of frost has passed, it can be planted into the garden where it will develop into a healthy, long lasting perennial.