Patagonian verbena, originally from Argentina, creates remarkably graceful accents in gardens and on balconies. This is thanks to its delicate growth and its almost floating flowers. Find out how to combine it cleverly below!
Which plants can Patagonian verbena combine well with?
To combine Patagonian verbena stylishly, pay attention to flower color, flowering time, location requirements and height of growth. Ideal partner plants are roses, lavender, petunias, yellow coneflower, maiden's eye, sweet candle, ornamental onion and ornamental grasses such as feather grass, wreath grass and switchgrass.
What factors should you consider when combining Patagonian verbena?
In order to stylishly accentuate the delicate image of Patagonian verbena, certain factors should be taken into account:
- Flower color: magenta
- Flowering time: June to October
- Site requirements: sunny, well-drained, nutrient-rich and dry soil
- Growth height: up to 2 m
The flowers of the Patagonian verbena, which are reminiscent of twinkling stars, work well in combination with plants that contrast this color.
Since Patagonian verbena only really comes to life in summer, it is suitable for companion plants that also have their peak season in summer and until autumn.
The desire for a sunny and rather dry location is also important. Plants that prefer something similar harmonize with Patagonian verbena.
Combine Patagonian verbena in the bed or in the balcony box
Thanks to its undemanding nature and its cuddly and unobtrusive appearance, Patagonian verbena fits easily into beds. There it is most beautifully expressed next to plants that have a completely different structure. Perennials and roses that produce large, cup-shaped or spherical flowers are considered the ideal partners. In addition, grasses and Mediterranean herbs are ideal for combining with Patagonian verbena.
Combinations with these plants have proven successful:
- Roses
- Lavender
- Petunias
- Yellow Coneflower
- Girl's Eye
- Magnificent candle
- ornamental onion
- Ornamental grasses such as feather grass, wreath grass and switchgrass
Combine Patagonian verbena with floribunda roses
Place Patagonian verbena in small groups between individual bed roses. It will take the heaviness away from the roses and literally dance next to them. In terms of location, these plants also go well together as they both love the sun and prefer nutrient-rich soil.
Combine Patagonian verbena with lavender
The lavender and the Patagonian verbena prefer it to be dry and sunny. As a subshrub, lavender, which reaches a similar height, should be planted on the same level as Patagonian verbena. You'll love watching the interplay of purple and magenta blooms in the summer.
Combine Patagonian verbena with yellow coneflower
You can achieve an exciting contrast that works from a distance when you combine Patagonian verbena with yellow coneflower. A strong contrast is created between violet and yellow. In addition, the flower umbels of the Patagonian verbena and the flower bowls of the yellow coneflower look wonderful together.
Combine Patagonian verbena as a bouquet in a vase
In the bouquet, Patagonian verbena creates fairy-like magic and lightens the severity of some summer flowers. Create a bouquet of Patagonian verbena and yellow summer flowers, such as coneflowers, coneflowers or marigolds. A bit of lady's mantle in between intensifies the overall effect.
- Yellow Coneflower
- Real Coneflower
- Cosmeen
- Suneye
- Marigolds
- Dahlias
- woman's coat
