About
A semi-evergreen, spreading perennial often grown as an annual to 30cm tall with dark green, oval, toothed leaves. Small flowers with pale pink outer edges darkening to a deep pink centre are held in clusters reaching to 5cm across.
About the genus
Glandularia are annuals or herbaceous perennials, native to The Americas and closely-related to Verbena (and included within Verbena until recently). Showy flowers typically have 5 petals and are held in rounded clusters in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationIn borders, plant in well-drained soil and full sun. In containers, best grown in peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand; alternatively use peat-free multipurpose compost with added sharp sand
PruningDeadheading is beneficial
PropagationTake semi-ripe stem-tip cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceAphids, thrips and leafhoppers may be troublesome
Disease resistanceSusceptible to powdery mildews