Verbena Sparkle Mixture

What Verbena Sparkle Mixture is

Verbena Sparkle Mixture is an annual flower of the verbena family (Verbenaceae). A wonderful plant with bright colours that keeps growing month after month.

It is ideal for borders and pots with its compact habit and many flowers that have "sparkling" contrasting eyes.

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: 102–138 pcs (0.3 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February – April; seedlings
• Flowering: June – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Verbena Sparkle Mixture

Verbena Sparkle Mixture 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 Sparkle Mixture

• 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 Sparkle Mixture be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 102–138 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.