Glandularia Donalena Lavender Grace (Donalena Series)
vervain [Donalena Lavender Grace]
A tender perennial grown as a bedding annual. This semi-trailing plant bears flowerheads of lavender with a white eye through 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–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Suited to annual bedding displays in containers for sunny spots. Feed and water well
Propagation
Propagate by seed in early spring or propagate by cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to promote flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.