Verbena bonariensis 9cm | S251760
Verbena bonariensis is one of those plants that quietly steals the show. Tall, airy stems hold clusters of tiny purple flowers that seem to float above the border, catching the light beautifully and adding a lovely sense of movement. It’s perfect for weaving through other plants, softening edges, and creating that natural, relaxed look that bees and butterflies can’t resist.
This long-flowering perennial blooms from summer right into autumn, bringing months of colour when much of the garden is starting to fade. Despite its delicate look, it’s surprisingly tough and low maintenance once established.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but will tolerate light shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil is essential – Verbena doesn’t like sitting in winter wet
• Position: Ideal for borders, gravel gardens, or mixed with ornamental grasses
• Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK, though may self-seed freely in mild winters
• Height & Spread: Up to 1.5m tall and 0.5m spread
Sisuverse Journal | Nest & Nurtured
-
Read more: Botanical Prints: From Pressed Specimens To Contemporary Wallpaper
Botanical Prints: From Pressed Specimens To Contemporary Wallpaper
Botanical illustration began as scientific documentation, artists translating three-dimensional plants into flat images serving both informational and aesthetic purposes. This exploration traces the journey from pressed herbarium specimens and watercolour expeditions to contemporary wallpaper, examining how printing techniques evolved from copperplate engraving through William Morris' screen printing to digital reproduction whilst maintaining essential character: beauty emerging from accuracy rather than imposed upon it.
Read more -
Read more: Woven Ground: The Cultural Geography of Handmade Rugs
Woven Ground: The Cultural Geography of Handmade Rugs
Handwoven rugs carry geography in their fibres. The wool came from specific mountains where specific plants fed specific sheep; the dyes derive from regional botanicals; the patterns preserve cultural memory encoded in visual language. From Persian workshop medallions to Berber mountain abstractions to Scandinavian restraint, each tradition represents centuries of accumulated knowledge, techniques refined through generations. This investigation explores how materials shaped by landscape, methods passed like recipes, and patterns carrying meaning beyond decoration create the ground beneath our feet.
Read more -
Read more: Setting the Table: European Christmas Traditions From Scandinavia to Sicily
Setting the Table: European Christmas Traditions From Scandinavia to Sicily
Geography shapes what we place on Christmas tables and how we place it. From Scandinavian candlelight to Mediterranean abundance, British formality to French patience explore European traditions that transform December gatherings into rituals worth inheriting, adapting, making yours.
Read more
