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Verbena hastata Pink Spires

Verbena hastata Pink Spires
Blue vervain, Swamp verbena

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A hardy perennial with a highly architectural habit. This tall, upright, ramified plant bears erect spikes of small pink flowers. It is undemanding and easy to grow. It looks wonderful in borders and bouquets.  
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
30 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Verbena hastata 'Pink Spires' is a hardy perennial that stands out with its architectural appearance. This tall, upright, and highly branched plant bears small pink flowers along candle-like spikes. It is undemanding and easy to grow. It will provide a unique touch in borders and bouquets.

 

It is native to North America and belongs to the Verbenaceae family. It is hardy down to -15°C (5°F). This plant has a remarkable presence, both in terms of its size (90 to 120cm (35 to 47in)) and its long flowering period from June to September. It thrives in sun, in ordinary, humus-rich soil that is not too dry to moist. Its cultivation is easy and its maintenance minimal; you simply need to remove faded flowers to encourage a second blooming.

In the garden, it is easy to pair with other plants, adding an elegant verticality to borders. Plant it with Agastache 'Summer Love', Sedum 'Red Cauli', and Stipa pennata.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Verbena

Species

hastata

Cultivar

Pink Spires

Family

Verbenaceae

Other common names

Blue vervain, Swamp verbena

Origin

North America

Product reference • 14221

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Planting and care

Sow the seeds from February to March. Sow in a seed tray or directly in a pot, in good seed compost that is well-drained. Lightly cover the seeds. Place in a warm location to maintain an optimal temperature of 18 to 21°C (64.4 to 69.8°F). Keep the substrate barely moist until germination. Germination usually takes between 21 and 30 days, but it can be somewhat random.

When the young plants are strong enough to handle, transplant into a pot, then gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them in the garden.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 30 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile.

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