Verbena bonariensis Finesse® – The powerful and long-lasting bloomer for gardens and landscapes

Verbena bonariensis Finesse® is an exceptional cultivar of the popular verbena and is often described as Vanity's vigorous sister. With a long flowering period that continues until the first frost, this variety brings long-lasting color and structure to gardens, borders, and landscaping projects. Thanks to its excellent branching, robustness, and attractiveness to beneficial insects, Finesse® is an ideal choice for both professional landscapers and garden enthusiasts.

Features and Benefits of Verbena bonariensis Finesse®

Verbena bonariensis Finesse® stands out for its strength and reliability. The plant grows to a height of approximately 120 cm and forms slender, straight stems with fine, airy flower clusters in a vibrant purple hue. This cultivar was specifically developed for use in landscapes and larger borders, where both visual impact and long-lasting blooms are required.

Key Features:

• Cultivar: Finesse®

• Height: 120 cm

• Flowering: June to first frost

• Uses: Borders, landscaping projects, nature gardens, bee and butterfly plants

• Branching: Excellent, for full, airy growth

• Weather resistance: Heat and rain resistant

• Pollinators: Attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

Thanks to its long flowering period and robust stems, Finesse® delivers an impressive play of colours that can withstand even heavy rainfall and hot summers with ease.

Location and care

Verbena bonariensis Finesse® grows best in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Although the plant is somewhat drought-tolerant, consistent moisture is important, especially during emergence and early growth.

An important growing tip is that the seeds should not be covered, as Verbena bonariensis germinates in light: light stimulates germination and ensures even emergence of young plants. For added certainty and rapid, uniform germination, Finesse® is supplied as APEX-primed seed, which accelerates germination and guarantees a robust start for the plant.

Care tips:

• Sow in full sun or light partial shade.

• Keep the soil constantly moist, but avoid soggy conditions.

• Remove spent flower spikes to encourage longer flowering.

• Provide support under higher wind loads if necessary.

• Leave some stems for natural seed production and propagation.

Application in garden and landscape

Finesse® is perfect for landscaping projects where long-lasting blooms and robustness are desired. The plant is ideal for:

• Larger borders – create vertical height and airy texture.

• Prairie or natural gardens – encourage biodiversity by attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

• Mass plantings – colour and volume remain impressive until frost.

Its slender stems and delicate flower clusters allow Finesse® to be combined with ornamental grasses, perennials and other flowering species such as Echinacea, Salvia, Gaura and Achillea, creating a playful and natural effect.

Biodiversity and ecological value

Besides its ornamental value, Finesse® is also an important nectar plant for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. With continuous blooms from mid-summer to autumn, the plant provides a reliable food source, making it a valuable addition to ecologically responsible gardens and landscapes.

Why choose Verbena bonariensis Finesse®?

Verbena bonariensis Finesse® combines vigorous growth, long flowering periods, weather resistance, and ecological value in a single cultivar. Thanks to its excellent branching, robust stems, and ability to attract pollinators, it is a reliable choice for both professional landscape designers and garden enthusiasts seeking a long-lasting, low-maintenance, and colorful planting.

With Finesse® you get long flowering periods, a strong structure, and ecological added value in your garden or landscaping project, from June until the first frost.