Verbena Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95

Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Verbena
  • Species: Hybrida
  • Plant Height/Width: up to 12"
  • Season: Blooms May - October
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Step One: Timing

When to start?

  • start outdoors after the last frost.

Step Two: Starting

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Spread Verbena seeds into moistened soil via broadcasting over the planting area. Lightly cover the seed no deeper than 1/8th of an inch; light is not required to germinate the seeds. When started indoors, transplant each Verbena 8-12 inches apart.

Step Three: Growing

How to keep happy?

  • Verbenas like moderately moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
  • Fertilize once per month with slow-release, balanced fertilizer.

Verbena

Verbenas are delightful additions to any landscape. These petite, fragrant flowers form charming saucer-shaped clusters, boasting diameters of up to 3 inches. Their spectrum of hues, ranging from soft pinks to vibrant reds and purples, alongside captivating bicolored varieties, adds a kaleidoscope of color to the garden.
Not only are these blooms visually stunning, but they also serve as a generous nectar source, attracting essential pollinators such as hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. As for their cultivation, annual verbenas are truly versatile and robust. They bloom profusely throughout the summer, showcasing miniature bouquets bursting with vivid hues.
Whether interwoven within garden beds or cascading gracefully from pots, window boxes, or hanging baskets, verbenas infuse every corner with their undeniable charm. Moreover, their resilience shines through, enduring midsummer drought and scorching heat with minimal maintenance.

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Pinching

Pinch younger plants for bushier growth and deadhead spent flowers to stimulate new blooms.

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Pinching

Pinch younger plants for bushier growth and deadhead spent flowers to stimulate new blooms.


The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Once revered as a medicinal herb and sacred plant by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, verbena now captivates with its ornamental allure. Thriving in full sun and resilient to drought, deer, and rabbits, it's a gem for gardeners of all levels. Beyond its enchanting blooms, verbena boasts a rich history in herbal medicine, treating digestive, respiratory, and skin ailments. Its mystical aura is echoed in its association with purity, protection, and ancient rituals, earning it a place of reverence in gardens and folklore alike.

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