Verbena 'Claret'

verbena

• Position: full sun
• Soil: moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to September
• Flower colour: claret
• Hardiness: frost hardy (will need protection in winter)
  
  Dark claret flowers are produced throughout summer and into autumn above feathery, green foliage. A vigorous, ground-hugging perennial for a sunny spot, which looks lovely in a 'hot' border. It associates really well with yellow and orange flowering plants, such as Crocosmia 'George Davison' and Dahlia 'Arabian Night'. It also looks lovely planted in pots on a sunny patio.
  
  
• Garden care: Protect plants from the cold weather by applying a dry winter mulch around the crown.