Verbena hastata 'Alba'
verbena
From early summer to early autumn, this upright perennial showcases elegant, candelabra-like spikes of white flowers, blooming profusely above its toothed green foliage. Verbena hastata 'Alba' forms a clump with branching stems and is ideal for creating drifts in mixed perennial borders or prairie plantings.
It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is perfect for adding architectural interest to gardens - where it also serves well as a cut flower and attracts beneficial pollinators.
It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is perfect for adding architectural interest to gardens - where it also serves well as a cut flower and attracts beneficial pollinators.
How to care for Verbena hastata Alba:
Plant Verbena hastata in full sun and moist, well-drained soil—it's particularly well suited to borders, wildlife gardens, or damp areas that don’t dry out completely. Space plants to allow for good air circulation, and improve heavy soils with compost if needed.
Unlike trailing or bedding verbenas, it doesn’t need regular deadheading, but cutting back spent flower stems after flowering can encourage a second flush and keep the plant tidy. Once established, it’s low maintenance, returns reliably each year, and is a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Unlike trailing or bedding verbenas, it doesn’t need regular deadheading, but cutting back spent flower stems after flowering can encourage a second flush and keep the plant tidy. Once established, it’s low maintenance, returns reliably each year, and is a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Sowing instructions:
Sow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outside in late spring once the soil has warmed. Sow thinly on the surface of moist, seed compost and lightly press them in—don’t cover, as they need light to germinate. Keep at a temperature of 18–21°C (64–70°F) and maintain moisture without waterlogging.
Germination can be slow, taking 2-4 weeks or longer. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them on individually and grow them in cooler conditions until ready to harden off. Transplant into their final position after the last
Germination can be slow, taking 2-4 weeks or longer. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them on individually and grow them in cooler conditions until ready to harden off. Transplant into their final position after the last
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
approx 100 seeds
was £3.49
now £2.62
available to order from autumn
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