Glandularia Seabrook's Lavender ('Sealav'PBR)
vervain [Seabrook's Lavender]
A spreading half-hardy perennial, to 40cm tall, with ovate leaves to 5cm long. Rounded clusters of small, fragrant lavender-coloured flowers, with a darker eye, are borne in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- 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
Trade
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
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to promote flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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