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VIBRANT<br />
WINTER<br />
Compiled by: ALICE COETZEE<br />
We’re planting …Verbena ‘Firehouse’ for vibrant Winter and Spring colour<br />
on the patio and in the garden. It is a spreading verbena, up to 55cm, that<br />
works well as a filler in mixed containers and baskets, as well as a ground<br />
cover in gardens. Start it in a pot for colour on a warm, sunny patio that<br />
is protected from frost. As a garden plant, it needs frost protection and<br />
if planted now will provide Spring into Summer colour. It tolerates heat,<br />
grows in ordinary garden soil that drains well and likes regular, but not<br />
excessive watering. Its wide range of colours makes it easy to add to any<br />
garden colour scheme. Also resistant to powdery mildew. New colours<br />
include ‘Blue Fizz’ and ‘Violet Wink’. Details: ballstraathof.co.za<br />
24 Get It Magazine <strong>July</strong> 21
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