Thompson & Morgan Verbena bonariensis Lollipop 1 Litre Potted Plant x 2

Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ is just like the traditional tall variety, showing off tight clusters of vivid purple flowers on elegant, slender stems throughout summer, only much shorter. Only reaching half the height of the original variety, it’s perfect for growing in pots to display on the patio, and just as good planted in close groups in the border where it’s airy habit will bring texture and softness to any planting scheme. If you enjoy the sight of butterflies fluttering around the garden, this fabulous, nectar-rich plant certainly come up trumps, attracting all kinds of butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. It’s incredibly easy to grow and also drought tolerant, which makes it all the more suitable for container growing. Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ will put on a stunning show with the very minimum of fuss, once established only requiring occasional watering and without the need for staking. As this verbena a fully hardy perennial, you can look forward to a repeat summer display year after year. Plant outdoors in a sheltered position in any well-drained soil in full sun, watering-in thoroughly after planting. Feed and water plants regularly until they are fully established. Verbena flowers do not require dead heading. In autumn, apply a dry mulch of bark chips or straw to protect the crown of the plant throughout the winter months. Cut back the old stems when new shoots emerge at the base of the plant in spring. Position: Full Sun Height: Up to 60cm when fully established Spread: Up to 60cm when fully established Supplied as 2 x Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ Plants in 1 Litre Pots. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ is a dwarf variety, producing beautiful purple flowers in summer on short stems. Easy to grow, ideal for patio containers, beds and borders This wonderful dwarf form of traditional Verbena bonariensis is perfect for planting in patio containers, narrow beds or at the front of borders, producing beautiful purple flowers which attract bees and butterflies Resilient and hardy, this perennial thrives in a sunny position where it will produce a long-lasting summer display year after year Potted garden plant; Supplied as 2 x Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ Plants in 1 Litre Pots Specifications: Model Number: T59263P