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Verbena hybrida Candy Cane

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Verbena hybrida Candy Cane Vervain,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers Spreading

Description:

Hardy groundcover that provides mass displays of red and white bicolor flowers. Suited to planting around the edges of garden beds and as a display in pots or hanging baskets. Grows approx. 15-30cm H x 50cm W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

15-30cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods

Family Name: Origin:

Verbenaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink, White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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