Verbena Ideal Florist - Mixed

What Verbena Ideal Florist - Mixed is

Verbena Ideal Florist - Mixed is an annual flower of the verbena family (Verbenaceae). Verbena Ideal Florist is a mixture of small, striking flowers surrounded by green, feather-like leaves and small sturdy stems.

This type of flower is very suitable for growing in groups in gardens, in pots and in boxes.

The leaves are used in cooking, for soap and as a herbal remedy. Use small amounts, because too much can be harmful. It is also used for minor wounds and as a sedative.

Moderately hardy. Biennial – perennial.

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: 75%
• Seeds per packet: 114–155 pcs (0.3 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: February and March; seedlings
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Verbena Ideal Florist - Mixed

Verbena Ideal Florist - Mixed seeds are sown in February and March. The plants flower from July 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 Ideal Florist - Mixed

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

Sow indoors for early flowering from February onwards in trays of slightly moist potting compost. Keep moist and cover the trays with a lid. Remove the lid when seedlings appear. Transplant the seedlings into larger individual pots when they are big enough to handle. Plant the seedlings out in mid-May in a very sunny plot with a little partial shade.

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 Ideal Florist - Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February and March. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 114–155 seeds, pack size 0.3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 75%. 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.