{"product_id":"aloysia-chamaedryfolia-purpurea","title":"Aloysia chamaedryfolia Purpurea","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePurple Germander Verbena\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAn uncommon,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aromatic deciduous shrub prized for its late-season floral display and scented foliage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aloysia chamaedryfolia 'Purpurea' (commonly known as Purple Germander Verbena) brings texture and a herby fragrance to sunny borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Native to South America,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it forms a bushy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spreading habit with small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deeply-toothed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aromatic green leaves that release a pleasant scent when crushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From late Summer into Autumn,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slender terminal spikes bear tiny,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delicate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tubular flowers in rich shades of purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-suited to warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sheltered microclimates and gravel plantings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it thrives in lean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e well-drained soils and attracts bees and butterflies throughout late season bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite: \u003c\/b\u003eShelter from strong North-East winds and severe winter frosts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Light, well-drained soil including loam, sand, or chalk; dislikes wet, winter-waterlogged conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition: \u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a warm, South or West-facing position for maximum flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of interest: \u003c\/b\u003eFragrant foliage in Summer. Slender spikes of purple flowers in late Summer and Autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderately hardy to -5°C. May need frost protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | 3L","offer_id":55519522062663,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/Findingphoto_f6950769-16e6-4947-a64a-64804acca1cb.webp?v=1792669915","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/products\/aloysia-chamaedryfolia-purpurea","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}