This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• rate of growth: average to fast
• Flowering period: June to September
• Hardiness: frost hardy (will need protection in winter)
  
  A wondrous white for summer season wow, ‘Showboat White’ is a broad-leaf type Verbena producing masses of pure white flowers. Excellent for pots and baskets, or even at the front of a border, the mounds of foliage are mildew tolerant and stay lush and healthy in most weather. Attractive to pollinators (and curious neighbours!).
  
  
• Garden care: Protect from hard frosts, and dead-head regularly throughout the summer. Keep well watered apply a liquid feed every fortnight to promote healthy growth.