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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination'
Other names
Vervain 'Imagination'
Genus
Verbena Verbena
Variety or Cultivar
'Imagination' _ 'Imagination' is a small, compact, half hardy annual with deep violet blue flowers in summer.
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Compact
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Slugs Aphids , Leafhoppers , Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination' (Vervain 'Imagination') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.25m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Hanging baskets
Cultivation
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination'
Other names
Vervain 'Imagination'
Genus
Verbena Verbena
Variety or Cultivar
'Imagination' _ 'Imagination' is a small, compact, half hardy annual with deep violet blue flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Compact
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Slugs
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination' (Vervain 'Imagination') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.25m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Hanging baskets
Cultivation
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination' (Vervain 'Imagination')
Common pest name
grape ground pearl
Scientific pest name
Margarodes vitis
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
5
General biosecurity comments
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Defra's Risk register #2
Plant name
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination' (Vervain 'Imagination')
Common pest name
Scientific pest name
Phytophthora tentaculata Kröber & Marwitz - All Hosts
Type
Oomycete
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
5
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Polyphagous pathogen present in parts of Europe and beyond.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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