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Verbena Showboat Midnight Bedding Plug Plant

£179
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Verbena Showboat Midnight Bedding Plug Plant is a compact, free-flowering verbena producing clusters of rich, deep purple blooms throughout summer. Ideal for hanging baskets, patio containers and borders, it provides long-lasting colour and excellent weather resilience.

Key Features

  • Deep midnight-purple flower clusters

  • Compact, well-branched growth habit

  • Long flowering season from late spring to autumn

  • Ideal for baskets, window boxes and garden borders

  • Excellent tolerance to warm and changeable weather

Product Description

Verbena Showboat Midnight Bedding Plug Plant is a striking and reliable choice for vibrant summer displays. This eye-catching variety produces dense clusters of small, velvety deep purple flowers, creating a bold block of colour that stands out beautifully against green foliage.

With its compact and spreading growth habit, Showboat Midnight quickly forms a neat, bushy plant that fills containers and hanging baskets with ease. It also works exceptionally well in sunny borders, where it can provide continuous colour and blend seamlessly with other bedding plants. Known for its strong performance in warm and varied weather conditions, this verbena continues to flower freely throughout the season.

Supplied as a strong plug plant, it establishes quickly in fertile, well-drained compost and thrives in a sunny, sheltered position. With regular watering and feeding, Verbena Showboat Midnight will produce an abundance of blooms from late spring through to the first frosts.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Verbena Showboat Midnight Bedding Plug Plant

  • Plant Type: Bedding verbena

  • Flower Colour: Deep purple / midnight violet

  • Growth Habit: Compact and spreading

  • Position: Full sun

  • Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil or compost

  • Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn

  • Supplied As: Single plug plant

Care & Growing Tips

  • Pot on into high-quality, free-draining compost.

  • Place in a sunny location for best flowering performance.

  • Water regularly, particularly during dry spells.

  • Feed every 1–2 weeks with a liquid fertiliser to encourage continuous blooms.

  • Remove spent flower heads to maintain a tidy appearance and prolong flowering.

Add bold, long-lasting colour to your garden with Verbena Showboat Midnight Bedding Plug Plant. Order today to create vibrant baskets, containers and borders that flourish all summer long.

About Us

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Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.