Verbena
'Sissinghurst'
Sissinghurst Vervain
Family |
Verbenaceae |
Genus |
Verbena |
Cultivar |
'Sissinghurst' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a or greater |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 - 34 |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
'Sissinghurst' is spreading evergreen perennial with bright pink flowers that bloom during the summer. |
Cultivation |
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Susceptible to slugs and powdery mildew. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings in late summer. |