Verbena Mix
Verbena Hybrida Florist Mix is a stunning annual or short-lived perennial that brings continuous color to your garden from spring through fall. Ideal for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and ground cover, this drought-tolerant plant attracts butterflies and thrives in full sun with minimal care. Perfect for adding pops of multicolored blooms to any landscape.
Plant Specifications
- Size: 9-18 inches tall, 12-24 inches wide
- Spacing: Plant 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily); flowering reduces in shade
- Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 8-11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in cooler zones
- Bloom Period: Late spring through fall (May to October), with continuous flowering in ideal conditions
- Attributes: Drought-tolerant once established, attracts butterflies and pollinators, showy multicolored flowers, low maintenance, resistant to some pests, suitable for containers and hanging baskets, deer-resistant foliage
Verbena Hybrida Florist Mix, also known as garden verbena or bedding verbena, is a hybrid variety renowned for its prolific, cluster-like flowers in a dazzling array of shades. This plant features narrow, cutleaf foliage that spreads to form a mounding or trailing habit, making it versatile for various garden applications. Grown primarily as an annual in cooler climates, it can perennialize in warmer zones. With proper care, it provides non-stop blooms, enhancing patios, window boxes, and flower beds with its showy, butterfly-attracting flowers.
Transplanting Instructions
- Timing: Transplant outdoors after the last frost date in your area, typically in spring or early summer. In Utah (Zone 6-7), aim for mid-May or later.
- Site Preparation: Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay soils with compost to improve drainage. Loosen soil to a depth of 6-12 inches.
- Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the 3" pot. Gently remove the plant from the pot, teasing roots if rootbound. Place in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Backfill with soil and water thoroughly.
- Spacing and Pinching: Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Pinch back young tips to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
- Watering and Care: Water regularly until established, then reduce to medium moisture. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues. Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
- Container Planting: For pots or hanging baskets, use well-draining potting mix. Ensure containers have drainage holes.