Verbena 'Lollipop'
"Dwarf purpletop vervain"
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Description
Verbena 'Lollipop' is a dwarf form of the hugely popular Verbena bonariensis perennial. Like its larger sibling, this smaller purpletop vervain cultivar produces narrow, branched stems with widely-spaced leaves. From mid-summer onwards, on top of these branches and stems are beautiful flattened heads of bright lavender-purple flowers. Reaching just 60cm or so, it is perfect for growing in patio containers. Verbena 'Lollipop' also works particularly well in prairie-style planting schemes with ornamental grasses. It is a superb plant for butterflies, who search for its nectar-filled blooms.
Grow Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' in moist but well-drained soil, ideally in full sun. Given the right conditions, it will self-seed freely. In colder areas it may need some protection from winter frost. The straight Verbena bonariensis species is so popular and well-known, but many people find it is just too tall for their gardens. Purple top 'Lollipop' is the answer! In fact, it is such a good garden plant, that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'ᴾᴮᴿ
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Flower colour
Purple, violet
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cut flower gardens
Pots
Large containers
Gravel gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Wildlife gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Clay
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Verbena 'Lollipop' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Dwarf purpletop vervain" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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