Patagonian verbena 'Violet Blue' 2L

Patagonian verbena 'Violet Blue' – Airy and Long-flowering Perennial

Patagonian verbena 'Violet Blue' (Verbena bonariensis 'Violet Blue') is an extremely impressive perennial with a light, airy habit and a long flowering period. It forms delicate, openwork clumps composed of thin, erect stems ending in spherical, intensely purple-blue inflorescences. It is valued for its hardiness, self-seeding ability and attractiveness to pollinators.

Main features of 'Violet Blue' verbena

Flowers

• Colour: Intense purple with blue reflections.
• Shape: Small, tubular flowers gathered in loose, umbel-shaped inflorescences.
• Flowering period: June–October, until the first frost.
• Decorativeness: Floating on thin stems, the flowers add lightness to the beds and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

List

• Colour: Dark green.
• Shape: Narrow, lanceolate, growing mainly at the base of the plant.

Cut

• Form: Loose, slender and soaring, perfect for naturalistic arrangements.
• Height: 100–150 cm.
• Width: 40–60 cm, grows into clumps.

Cultivation requirements for verbena 'Violet Blue'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun – guarantees abundant flowering.
• Soil: Permeable, moderately dry to slightly moist, neutral to slightly alkaline.
• Humidity: It tolerates short periods of drought well, but prefers moderate humidity.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Moderate – it is best to water regularly during drought.
• Fertilization: In the spring, you can use a compound fertilizer to encourage lush growth and flowering.

Care

• Trimming: Regular removal of faded inflorescences can prolong the flowering period.
• Propagation: It spreads easily on its own, it can also be propagated by seeds or by division of clumps.
• Wintering: In Polish conditions, it requires light cover (zone 7–10) or treatment as an annual plant.

Application of 'Violet Blue' verbena

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Mixed beds: Goes well with ornamental grasses, coneflowers, sage and rudbeckias.
• Modern gardens: It adds lightness and structure to the discounts.

Edging and paths

• Perfect for borders of flower beds and along paths, creating a natural border.

Pots and terraces

• It is suitable for growing in large containers, provided adequate drainage is provided.

Plant for pollinators

• It attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, supporting biodiversity in the garden.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes