Verbena speciosa 'Imagination®' is a striking, long-blooming summer plant known for its intense colors and compact, branched growth. This high-quality cultivar is ideal for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and patio plantings. With a long flowering period, robust stems, and low maintenance requirements, 'Imagination®' is a favorite with both garden enthusiasts and landscape professionals.
'Imagination®' is distinguished by its vibrant, often purple to fuchsia flowers, which bloom profusely from early summer to autumn. The plant forms a dense, rounded mat of glossy green leaves, upon which numerous umbels develop. Thanks to its compact, branched growth, the plant remains neat and bushy, making it ideal for both mass plantings and container plantings.
Key Features:
Botanical name: Verbena speciosa
Cultivar: 'Imagination®'
Color: Purple/fuchsia, intense
Height: 20–35 cm
Flowering: June – October, continuous flowering with regular care
Location: Full sun
Use: Borders, containers, hanging baskets, patio, butterfly and bee garden
Winter hardiness: Semi-hardy; can overwinter in milder climates
The sturdy stems and branched growth make 'Imagination®' ideal for both solitary use and group plantings.
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination®' grows best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant is drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during hot spells. Removing faded flowers encourages longer blooms and keeps the plant well-groomed.
Care tips:
Place in full sun for richest colour and most profuse flowering.
Provide well-draining soil to prevent root rot.
Water during dry periods, but avoid wet feet.
Remove wilted flowers to prolong flowering and maintain a neat appearance.
Combine with other summer bloomers such as Calibrachoa, Petunia or Lobelia for extra colour contrast.
Verbena speciosa 'Imagination®' is versatile and suitable for various applications:
Borders and edging – provides compact height and vibrant colour accents.
Container planting and hanging baskets – abundant flowering ideal for pots and containers.
Cottage and prairie gardens – airy, natural look.
Butterfly and bee garden – attracts beneficial insects and supports biodiversity.
The intense purple to fuchsia flowers combine beautifully with white, pink or blue flowers, creating playful and harmonious colour combinations.
Besides its ornamental value, 'Imagination®' is an excellent nectar plant. Its flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, thus contributing to the garden's biodiversity. Thanks to its long flowering period from June to October, this Verbena provides a continuous food source for pollinators and enhances the ecological value of borders and gardens.
'Imagination®' offers the perfect combination of intense color, long-lasting blooms, and ease of care. Its compact, branchy growth, heat tolerance, and attractiveness to pollinators make this Verbena a reliable choice for both residential gardens and professional landscaping projects. Whether in mass plantings, balcony boxes, or butterfly gardens, 'Imagination®' brings color, structure, and ecological value to any garden.
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