Verbena Rigida Santos

Verbena rigida ‘Santos’ is a real eye-catcher in any garden! This compact and low-growing perennial enchants with its vibrant purple flowers, which continue to bloom from early summer until late autumn. Its sturdy stems and narrow, green leaves make it not only graceful but also surprisingly hardy. Perfect as a ground cover or at the front of a border, ‘Santos’ attracts butterflies and bees, bringing extra life and movement to your outdoor space. Easy to maintain and versatile a must-have for any garden lover!

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Care tips

Verbena rigida ‘Santos’ is not only beautiful, but also wonderfully easy to care for! Put her in a sunny spot, as she likes lots of light to bloom profusely. The soil may be well-drained a little dry soil is not a problem as she is quite drought resistant.

Water it regularly during hot summers, but be careful not to give too much; it does not like wet feet. Cut away the spent flowers to prolong flowering and encourage it to produce even more of those beautiful purple blooms. In winter, don’t worry: it is surprisingly resistant to cold! In short, an easy and charming addition to your garden.

General grooming tips can be found here

Specifications

Dutch name:

Ferruginous

Theme:

Winter wonders

Type of crop:

Perennials

Flower color:

Paars

Flowering time:

juli, augustus, september, oktober

Leaf color:

Groen

Height:

30 cm - 40 cm

Evergreen:

Halfwintergroen

Hardiness:

Good

Pitch:

Sun

Application:

Border

Soil type:

Normale bodem, Droge bodem

Special features:

Trekt bijen aan, Trekt vlinders aan, Rotsplant

Plant density:

9 to 12 per m²

Expected availability week:

17- 40