About
A vigorous spreading half-hardy perennial to 30cm, with oblong, strongly toothed leaves and flat heads of scented pink flowers that fade to white.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Bedding
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
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.
PruningDeadheading is beneficial
PropagationTake semi-ripe stem-tip cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceAphids, thrips and leafhoppers may be troublesome
Disease resistanceSusceptible to powdery mildew