Verbena hastata 'Rosea' - P9

Description
The Lanzen-Eisenkraut 'Rosea' (Verbena hastata) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces pink-coloured, star-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Lanzen-Eisenkraut 'Rosea' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Glandularia, Verbena hastata f. rosea.

leaves
The leaves of the Lanzen-Eisenkraut 'Rosea' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Lanzen-Eisenkraut 'Rosea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
Verbena hastata 'Rosea' forms star-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Natural garden, herbaceous border