Verbena Mammoth - Mixed

Verbena Mammoth - Mixed: variety and characteristics

Verbena Mammoth - Mixed is an annual flower of the verbena family (Verbenaceae). Verbena is a hardy annual that produces beautifully coloured flowers.

This fragrant annual seed mixture does very well in hot and dry areas.

Excellent for window boxes, borders and rock gardens.

Flowers from summer to autumn if conditions are right. Great for flower shows and easy to grow from flower seeds.

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: 70%
• Seeds per packet: 114–155 pcs (0.3 g)
• Seed origin: India
• Sowing: February and March; seedlings
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Verbena Mammoth - Mixed

Verbena Mammoth - 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 Mammoth - Mixed

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

Sow verbena seeds indoors in well-drained, moist soil. Cover lightly with peat moss. Keep the seeds at a temperature of 75 - 80° and the soil moist until they emerge. When the seedlings are large enough to be handled safely, transplant them into pots. Acclimatise them to outdoor conditions gradually; it is best to do this for at least a few weeks before planting them outside.

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 Mammoth - 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 70%. 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.