Verbena Quartz Mixed Color - Flower Seeds

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          Description
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          Description

          Verbena is one of those garden essentials that bloom from spring to fall with very little fuss.

          Verbena bonariensis flowers on tall, wiry stems and can be planted with a variety of different perennials, including grasses. It has a long flowering season, making it an ideal plant for low-maintenance gardens and herbaceous borders.

          Verbena bonariensis works well in a number of garden settings, such as cottage and contemporary gardens, due to its height and airy appearance. It s also beneficial for attracting wildlife, particularly butterflies.

          Seeds Specifications

          Seeds per Packet50
          Common NameBlue Vervain, Common Verbena, Common Vervain, Eisenkraut, Enchanter s Plant, luisa
          Height120-150cm (4-5ft)
          Flower ColourDeep violet, lavender, red, pink, cream and white
          Bloom TimeJuly, August, September, October
          Difficulty LevelEasy

          Planting and care

          • While the verbena flower is drought resistant, the blooms are improved with regular watering of an inch or so each week
          • Water verbena plants at the base to avoid wetting the foliage
          • However, verbena plant care may not include weekly water if rainfall in your area has reached an inch or more
          • A limited application of complete, slow-release fertilizer is also a part of verbena plant care
          • Apply in spring and again following the occasional trims needed for optimum bloom
          • When planted in proper verbena growing conditions, expect blooms the first season
          • Continued blooms throughout the summer are possible if the gardener keeps the plant trimmed back
          • Some are hesitant to remove parts of the plant regularly, but this is often necessary when planting verbena for summer blooms
          • When blooms slow, trim the entire plant back by one fourth for a new show of flowers in two to three weeks
          • Fertilize lightly following the trim and water well
          • Repeat this step as needed when learning how to grow verbena successfully
          • When planting verbena, remember to water, fertilize and trim for long lasting color in the summer garden and beyond

          Verbena Quartz Mixed Color care

          • Verbena plants, known for its brightly colored blossoms and fast growth, are sun-loving and drought tolerant, making them perfect for warmer climates
          • While you can buy started verbena plants in a garden store or nursery, growing them from seed may be gentler on your budget
          • To start enjoying your verbena as soon as possible, plant the seeds indoors in a seed tray approximately 12 weeks before the last spring frost in your specific area
          • In a short time, you ll have splashes of cheerful color for painting your home s landscaping pallet
          SunlightFull Sun
          WateringWater regularly until the plants are happy and well established. Thereafter, water them only when very dry.
          SoilPlant in ordinary garden soil.
          Temperature65 to 70 degrees C
          FertilizerVerbena needs to be fertilized only once a year – in spring when the plants are about 4 inch tall. Use a complete fertilizer, and don’t fertilize verbena plants when you first set them out in the garden. Wait until they are established and growing.
          Harvest Season
          • Wait until after the flowers fade and wither away, leaving behind the seed heads.
          • Pick the stalks once the seed heads dry and fade to the same shade of brown as a paper bag.
          • Place the seed head in a well-ventilated, warm room to dry for two weeks.
          • Lay it in a bowl lined with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture as it dries.
          • Remove the paper towels, then crumble the seed head into the bowl. Remove any large pieces of non-seed plant matter.
          • Label an envelope with the verbena variety and the year the seed is harvest.
          • Place seeds into the envelope and store in a cool, dry place.Alternately, fill a cloth bag with 1/2 cup powdered milk and place in the bottom of a jar.
          • Place the seed envelope into the jar and screw the lid on the milk absorbs any excess moisture.
          • Store in the refrigerator until ready to plant.

          Verbena Quartz Mixed Color special feature

          • The lavender flowers of verbena attract butterflies to the garden throughout summer.
          • An annual, verbena varieties range from pretty ornamentals to lemon verbena, which is used as a lightly citrus-tasting herb.

          Verbena Quartz Mixed Color uses

          1.Ornamental Use:

          • Verbena is a popular hanging basket plant, and it also looks good in rock gardens or as an edging, and in window boxes
          • You will find them in your local garden center in little pots and big hanging baskets

          2.Medicinal Use:

          • Lemon verbena has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries, touted for use as an antispasmodic, antipyretic (fever reducer), carminative, sedative, stomachic, and antimicrobial
          • Little or no research is available regarding its medicinal use

          3.Culinary Use:

          • The leaves and flowering tops are used in teas and as beverage flavors
          • Its fragrance is used in perfumery