slender vervain 'Santos'

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Santos' is a small, bushy, spreading, tuberous perennial to 30cm tall, grown as an annual, with oblong leaves and dense clusters of small, purple flowers from early summer to autumn

slender vervain 'Santos'

Scientific classification

Species
slender vervain 'Santos' (Verbena rigida 'Santos')
Genus
Verbena
Family
Verbenaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of slender vervain 'Santos'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of slender vervain 'Santos'

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slender vervain 'Santos' care guide

Let top layer dry slightly before watering deep down to root base
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Let top layer dry slightly before watering deep down to root base

Fertilizing

Low-strength bloom fertilizer biweekly throughout summer flowering time

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by stem tip cuttings in late summer

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun with shelter; protect with a dry winter mulch in frost-prone areas

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, leafhoppers, thrips and aphids

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