Description

Bring effortless elegance to your South London space with Verbena bonariensis – a pollinator magnet with masses of tiny purple flowers dancing atop slender stems. Loved in Peckham patios and Nunhead balconies alike, this airy perennial adds height without bulk, making it perfect for tight borders or stylish containers. Team it with ornamental grasses, rudbeckia or salvias for a modern, meadow-style look that thrives in urban gardens.

Plants supplied in a growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 1.5–2m


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  Mature Spread: 30–60cm


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  Flower Colour: Purple-violet


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  Flowering Period: July–October


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral, alkaline


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  Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Excellent for bees and butterflies

Perfect For:

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  South London balconies and borders


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  Wildlife-friendly and pollinator planting


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  Modern cottage and prairie-style schemes


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  Adding vertical drama without crowding

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly to encourage flowering, and leave stems over winter for wildlife before cutting back in early spring.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.