The Verbena 'Firehouse Purple' (Verbena hybrida) is a very floriferous annual with a spreading to trailing habit, known for its clusters of intense purple flowers that cover the plant all summer long.
It forms a vigorous and well-branched plant, ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed containers. Its flowering is continuous from spring until the first frosts, even in hot weather.
It prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Heat-tolerant, it requires little maintenance other than regular watering.
The flowers are visited by pollinators, especially bees and butterflies.
Botanical name: Verbena hybrida 'Firehouse Purple'
Type: Floriferous annual
Flowering: May until frosts
Flower color: Intense purple
Height: 20 to 30 cm
Width / spread: 45 to 60 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate
Uses: Hanging baskets, window boxes, flower beds
The Verbena 'Firehouse Purple' is ideal for those looking for a heat-resistant and very floriferous annual, perfect for sunny layouts in Quebec.