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Home  Our Plants  Verbena bon. 'Meteor Shower' (P)

Verbena bon. 'Meteor Shower' (P)

Verbena bon. 'Meteor Shower' (P)

6 Jumbo Plug Plants

£18.49  (inc. VAT at 20%)
 (inc. VAT at 20%)
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Alternative Names:

syn. V. bon. 'Purple Tower'

Narrative Description:

A more refined, containable form of the well known Verbena bonariensis. This variety has slender deep green foliage with continuous lilac blooms which will be sure to attract pollinators.

Ideal Conditions:

Ideal for any conditions, but with free draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Great for mid to back border plantings. Help to create that cottage garden feeling.

Accreditations /
Awards:

Proven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

80 x 35 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

purple

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

June - October

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Family:

LAMIACEAE

Genus:

Verbena

Species:

bonariensis

Cultivar:

Meteor Shower

Alternative Names:

syn. V. bon. 'Purple Tower'

UPOV:

EUPVR TBAF

UPOV No:

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Requires Pinching / Cutting Back

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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