Verbena 'Sissinghurst' (Sissinghurst Vervain)
Botanical Information
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Verbena |
| Cultivar | 'Sissinghurst' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a or greater |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | 'Sissinghurst' is spreading evergreen perennial with bright pink flowers that bloom during the summer. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Susceptible to slugs and powdery mildew. |
| Notable Specimens | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Verbena 'Sissinghurst', form. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
Verbena 'Sissinghurst', flower. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
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