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Glandularia 'Silver Ann'
  • RHS AGM

vervain 'Silver Anne'

A vigorous spreading half-hardy perennial to 30cm, with oblong, strongly toothed leaves and flat heads of fragrant pink flowers that fade to white

Synonyms
Verbena 'Silver Anne'
Glandularia 'Pink Bouquet'
see moreVerbena 'Pink Bouquet'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink White Green
Autumn Pink White Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Verbenaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

In borders plant in well drained soil and full sun. In containers best grown in loam based compost such as John Innes No. 2 with added sharp sand alternatively use multipurpose compost with added sharp sand

Propagation

Take semi-ripe stem-tip cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Deadheading is beneficial

Pests

Aphids, thrips and leafhoppers may be troublesome

Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildew

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