{"product_id":"red-verbena-showboat-dark-red-british-grown","title":"Red Verbena 'Showboat Dark Red' - British Grown","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This verbena's velvety crimson flowers are a favourite for pollinators and gardeners alike! Borderline hardy in the UK, this plant will need some protection over winter.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003eThis verbena's velvety crimson flowers are a favourite for pollinators and gardeners alike! Borderline hardy in the UK, this plant will need some protection over winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Yarrow 'Summer Berries' grows clumps of gorgeous, bright red flowers with cream centres on stems shooting up a foot or two from the ground. These flowers spread over the compact foliage which, like miniature ferns, have many branching leaves- giving this species the name millefolium. The Yarrow is also named for the legendary hero Achilles, who is said to have carried the herb to treat his comrades in battle.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Add a splash of deep, vibrant crimson to your garden with this Verbena. The combination of its beautiful flowers and textured, serrated leaves adds interest, colour and vibrancy to your garden, whether in a decorative border or a container. Growing up to 35cm tall in a single year's cycle, this plant is perennial in its native climate but often grown as an annual in the UK unless it can be kept warm and frost-free over winter. Find a spot with well-draining soil and plenty of sun and you'll be rewarded with this plant's gorgeous blooms and textured foliage.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eAdd a splash of deep, vibrant crimson to your garden with this Verbena. The combination of its beautiful flowers and textured, serrated leaves adds interest, colour and vibrancy to your garden, whether in a decorative border or a container. Growing up to 35cm tall in a single year's cycle, this plant is perennial in its native climate but often grown as an annual in the UK unless it can be kept warm and frost-free over winter. Find a spot with well-draining soil and plenty of sun and you'll be rewarded with this plant's gorgeous blooms and textured foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Annual\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: foliage plant with blooms growing up to 35cm\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003eFlower: foliage plant with blooms growing up to 35cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to September\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003eFlowers June to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Verbena x hybrida 'Showboat Dark Red' (sacred bough, hybrid species, variety: Showboat Dark Red)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":8}{\"1\":10,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":18}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerbena \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehybrida \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Showboat Dark Red' (sacred bough, hybrid species, variety: Showboat Dark Red)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Red Verbena, Showboat Dark Red Verbena\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eRed Verbena, Showboat Dark Red Verbena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Verbenas are native to South America.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVerbenas are native to South America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back any foliage remaining from the previous year in spring.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003eDeadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back any foliage remaining from the previous year in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Verbena supplies nectar for butterflies and nectar-drinking moths and pollen for bees. Leave the seedheads in autumn to provide food for birds.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVerbena supplies nectar for butterflies and nectar-drinking moths and pollen for bees. Leave the seedheads in autumn to provide food for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Verbenas like full sun best, but can stand partial shade too.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVerbenas like full sun best, but can stand partial shade too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Verbenas are thirsty, so make sure to water in dry weather- especially if they are growing in a pot! Try not to wet the flowers when watering.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eVerbenas are thirsty, so make sure to water in dry weather- especially if they are growing in a pot! Try not to wet the flowers when watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Ensure your soil drains well when you plant your verbena; adding horticultural sand or grit can help with this!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eEnsure your soil drains well when you plant your verbena; adding horticultural sand or grit can help with this!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yarrow, Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Dog Daisy, Dog Fennel, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousandleaf\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yarrow, Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Dog Daisy, Dog Fennel, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousandleaf\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Planted in the ground, there should be enough nutrients for your Verbena. If in a container, it will need regular fertilising; use a feed high in potassium every few weeks (or as the dosage on your feed suggests) throughout the growing season.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003ePlanted in the ground, there should be enough nutrients for your Verbena. If in a container, it will need regular fertilising; use a feed high in potassium every few weeks (or as the dosage on your feed suggests) throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eYes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"You can take hardwood cuttings to propagate in the autumn; this gives you an insurance in case of cold winters and is also a good option if you want to move your verbena.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eYou can take hardwood cuttings to propagate in the autumn; this gives you an insurance in case of cold winters and is also a good option if you want to move your verbena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":45225338962173,"sku":"4273769096171","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":45225333227773,"sku":"2273769096171","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/red-verbena-showboat-dark-red-british-grown-407937.jpg?v=1717035301","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/red-verbena-showboat-dark-red-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}