About
A spreading half-hardy perennial, to 40cm tall, with ovate leaves to 5cm long. Rounded clusters of small, perfumed lavender-coloured flowers, with a darker eye, are borne in summer.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationIn borders, plant in well-drained soil and full sun. In containers best grown in peat-free compost with added sharp sand.
PruningDeadhead regularly to promote flowering
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews