Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop', does it come true from seed?

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    Will be taking cuttings and also wondered about collecting some seed. But will the seed simply revert to the species? :dunno:

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      Hi Nick, " Lollipop " is a naturally occurring hybrid so you could end up with all sorts of seedlings even a totally new hybrid.
       
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        Thanks for that @KFF! Didn't realise that, so it seems that cuttings are the way to go for me then. :) Was also looking at that 'Little One' recently but I don't really see the point in it, its proportions seem the same as the species, no need to support them I suppose. :noidea: The thing I like about 'Lollipop' is its lower branching and 'bushiness'.

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          Strangely enough I was watching gardeners world last night and they had a verbena bampton which might be what you've looking for, I've been looking for the best price of it today for myself.
           
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            That's a variety of what is commonly known as Vervain @mazambo, it's native to Britain and common in south England, Verbena officinalis...

            Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton' - The Beth Chatto Gardens

            The whole genus is fascinating to me actually, I rather like Verbena rigida and hastata too but I am going with bonariensis 'Lollipop' which is definitely my favourite. The species is the first plant I grew from seed as an adult (I use that term loosely, LOL) so I sort of have a sentimental attachment to it. :)

            S - Z > Verbena > Verbena rigida - The Beth Chatto Gardens

            Verbena rigida f. lilacina 'Polaris' - The Beth Chatto Gardens

            New additions > Verbena hastata 'Rosea' - The Beth Chatto Gardens

            Edit: I have heard that rigida seeds even more freely than bonariensis, does anyone know if this correct? :dunno:

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            Ok I'm lost now I thought the verbena family are known as vervain:scratch:
             
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              "Vervain" is also the common name for the genus AFAIK, family name is Verbenaceae. Verbena officinalis is our only native Verbena, but it's common name is Vervain. :smile:

              This is why I try to stick to latin binomials whenever possible @mazambo, common names are confusing and it's very easy to get "lost" with them for me. :) I never bother with common names and don't intend to in the future! Genus, species, cultivar/hybrid, what could be simpler than that? :dunno:

              So when I say geraniums I actually mean geraniums, not pelargoniums! :heehee:

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