About
A spreading, semi-evergreen perennial, to 25cm tall, with small, toothed leaves and scarlet flowers in flattened clusters from summer to autumn.
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 usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toArgentina to S Brazil
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