Bedding Plants * | Verbena Showboat ‘Burgundy’ | Bedding | 5 X Large Plugs

Bold Flowers With Signature Red And White Stripes

Our Verbena X Hybrida Verbena “Showboat Midnight” Plug Plants Are An Exciting New Broad-Leaf Type Verbena Variety. The Plants Have An Arching, Mounding Habit Covered In Masses Of Velvety Dark Purple Flowers That Grow Together In Clumps. They Are A Great Addition To Borders, And Are Perfect For Growing In Pots To Add Rich Colours To Your Patio Or Terrace.

Whatever Effect You Aim To Achieve With Your Planting Scheme, The Colour Wheel Should Always Be Your First Port Of Call.

By Planting Complementary Colours And Avoiding Clashing Colours, You Can Create Stunning Baskets, Borders And Containers, Whether You Want Excitement Or Relaxation.

• Monochromatic: Monochromatic Planting Uses Shades Of A Single Colour To Maximise Visual Impact. Working With Colours Of The Same Hue You Can Integrate Subtle Changes Of Tone Or Texture To Create A Fascinating Collage Of Plants. Used Widely In Cottage Garden Planting Schemes And Stand Alone Displays.
• Adjacent Colours Create A Harmonious Effect: Colours Close Together In The Colour Wheel Are Used To Create Harmony. Pair Yellow With Red Or Orange And Blue With Purple Or Greens To Create A Natural, Relaxing Display.
• Opposites Colour Complement Each Other: Colours Opposite In The Colour Wheel Produce A Striking Effect. Pink And Yellow, Blue And Orange And Red And Green Are Famous Contrasting Combinations And Can Be Used To Create An Energetic, Eye Catching Display. Perfect For A Contemporary Design Or Creating A Tropical Feel.
• Triadic Colours: Triadic Planting Selects Three Colours Spaced At Equal Distances Around The Colour Wheel Creating A Beautifully Balanced Palette. Be Careful To Select Plants With A Similar Intensity Of Colour And You Can Create A Display Packed With Visual Interest, With Less Contrast Than Opposite Colours, Resulting In A More Harmonious Feel.

Neutral Colours Can Be Used As Part Of Any Planting Scheme And Can Also Be Used As A Buffer Between Clashing Colours. Neutral Colours Include White, Black, Grey, Silver, Brown And In Gardening, Green. White Is A Fantastic Addition To Any Bed As It Reflects All Wavelengths Of Light, Brightening Up Your Garden.

Planting Tip

Best When Planted Singularly For Maximum Impact Or As Part Of A Mixed Display.

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