Patagonian verbena 'Bonnie Blue' 1L

Patagonian verbena 'Bonnie Blue' – Elegant and Long-flowering Perennial

Patagonian verbena 'Bonnie Blue' (Verbena bonariensis 'Bonnie Blue') is an attractive variety of Patagonian verbena, characterized by delicate, purple-blue flowers gathered in loose inflorescences on slender, erect stems. Its airy habit and long flowering make it an excellent choice for a variety of garden compositions.

Main features of 'Bonnie Blue' verbena

Flowers

• Colour: Purple-blue.
• Shape: Small, tubular flowers gathered in loose inflorescences at the tops of the stems.
• Flowering period: From late spring to the first frost.
• Decorativeness: The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

List

• Colour: Dark green.
• Shape: Narrow, lanceolate leaves.

Cut

• Form: An erect, slender perennial with an airy habit.
• Height: It reaches a height of 100 to 120 cm.
• Width: It forms loose, airy clumps.

Cultivation requirements of verbena 'Bonnie Blue'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun – ensures abundant flowering and healthy growth.
• Soil: Permeable, moderately dry to slightly moist, neutral or slightly alkaline.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular, but moderate – the plant does not tolerate excess moisture.
• Fertilization: In spring, you can use a compound fertilizer for flowering plants to help with abundant flowering.

Care

• Trimming: Removing faded inflorescences can prolong the flowering period.
• Reproduction: By seeds sown in early spring or by cuttings taken in summer.
• Wintering: In warmer regions, it can survive the winter, but in colder climates, it is treated as an annual or needs to be covered for the winter.

Application of 'Bonnie Blue' verbena

• Flower beds and garden compositions: Ideal for planting in perennial beds, where its airy habit adds lightness to compositions.
• Edging and paths: Works great on bed edges and along paths to create a natural, informal border.
• Pots and terraces: Thanks to its compact growth, it is suitable for growing in containers on balconies and terraces.
• Naturalistic gardens: It fits perfectly in gardens with a naturalistic character, introducing an element of wild meadow.

Why choose 'Bonnie Blue' verbena?

• Long flowering: It blooms from late spring until the first frost, providing a long period of decorativeness.
• Attractiveness for pollinators: It attracts bees, butterflies and other insects, supporting biodiversity in the garden.
• Easy to grow: It has no special soil requirements and is resistant to most diseases and pests.
• Versatility of use: It is suitable for both gardens and container growing, blending in perfectly with other plants.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes