About

Peaches 'n' Cream' is a spreading perennial, grown as an annual to 20cm, with neat oblong leaves and flat heads of light orange-pink flowers which fade to creamy-yellow.

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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3

Plant details

Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens

Care notes

CultivationBest grown in moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or stem tip cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, leafhoppers and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews