Vanessa™ Compact Optik Lavender Verbena

Vanessa™ Compact Optik Lavender is a compact, violet-flowered Verbena hortensis selection in Danziger’s Vanessa Compact series. The breeder reports early flowering, a well-branched habit, and summer color retention. ## Garden use Danziger gives this exact selection mature dimensions of 8 inches high by 12 inches wide and separately lists Vanessa Compact series ranges of 6–8 inches high and 10–14 inches wide. It is suitable for pots, hanging baskets, ground cover, and landscape use. See the [Danziger Optik Lavender product page](https://www.danzigeronline.com/catalog/annuals/vanessa-compact-optik-lavender/) for its exact-product dimensions and features, and the [Vanessa Compact series profile](https://www.danzigeronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Verbena-Vanessa-Compact-2026.pdf) for the series range. The [Perino’s product profile](https://shop.perinos.com/inventory/item.php?plu=1167) identifies violet flowers and sun exposure. ## Maintenance Place verbena in a sunny site with well-drained soil. Water container plants as the growing medium begins to dry and avoid persistently wet roots. The [RHS verbena growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/verbena/growing-guide) provides general cultivation guidance; adjust watering to weather, soil, and container conditions.