Verbena Magenta

What Verbena Magenta is

Verbena Magenta is an annual flower of the verbena family (Verbenaceae). A bold dark pink selection, tolerant of heat and cold.

It keeps flowering longer than others, tolerates winter temperatures and blooms again in spring!

Brightly coloured verbena is grown in pots and flower beds. Perfect with strawberries, dichondra and morning glory.

Grows best in a bright position and tolerates drought.

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: 80%
• 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 Magenta

Verbena Magenta 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 Magenta

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

Using a good-quality multi-purpose compost, plant your seeds in 10 cm pots or trays with 6 cells. Water them well and let them grow on for about 5-6 weeks. Water once the compost starts to dry out. Add slow-release plant food to your compost, which will provide extra nutrients for strong, healthy plant growth. Protect the plants from frost until mid/late May and then harden them off before putting them in their final positions, once the risk of frost has passed in your area.

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 Magenta 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 80%. 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.