Verbena Luzifer Scarlet

Verbena Luzifer Scarlet: variety and characteristics

Verbena Luzifer Scarlet is an annual flower of the verbena family (Verbenaceae). The plants are highly branched and bloom profusely all season.

The flowers are bright red with a white eye.

Suitable for growing in borders, flower gardens and raised flower beds.

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: 68–92 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: May; seedlings
• Flowering: June – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Verbena Luzifer Scarlet

Verbena Luzifer Scarlet seeds are sown in May. 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 Luzifer Scarlet

• 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 Luzifer Scarlet be sown?

The recommended month for sowing is May. 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 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.