Verbena Compact Rose

What Verbena Compact Rose is

Verbena Compact Rose is an annual flower of the verbena family (Verbenaceae). This verbena is a dwarf type, reaching 8 cm. tall.

They thrive in hanging baskets and containers, as well as edging or borders in an area of low-growing flowers that bloom from spring to autumn, making it a great flower for the garden or porch.

This little all-rounder is easy to grow from seed, and it is advisable to soak the seed overnight before planting.

This rosy pink group of small flowers lasts longer than other flowers, so it will keep its colour for 3 seasons of the year for you.

Verbena flowers continuously from June until the frosts, tolerates heat and attracts butterflies — ideal for window boxes, hanging baskets and borders.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 86%
• Seeds per packet: 68–92 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: February – April; seedlings
• Flowering: June – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Verbena Compact Rose

Verbena Compact Rose seeds are sown in February – April. The plants flower from June to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Verbena Compact Rose

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.3 cm
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Germination: 14–28 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Place two or three seeds on the soil surface in each cell or pot. Gently press the seeds down into the soil with a finger or a small tool, but do not bury them too deeply. Verbena seeds require light to germinate, so just press them lightly into the surface. Water the soil lightly but thoroughly using a watering can or spray bottle. Make sure the soil is evenly moist but not wet. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to damping-off disease.

Sow for seedlings in February–March. Germination is slow and uneven — 1–2 weeks of cold stratification in the refrigerator helps.

Flowering and uses

Remove spent flower heads.

Frequently asked questions

When should Verbena Compact Rose be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February – April. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 68–92 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 86%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why does verbena germinate slowly?

The seeds have a dormancy period — keep them for 1–2 weeks in a moist substrate in the refrigerator, then move them somewhere warm.