Vervena or verbinkata is a very beautiful and lush blooming flower. It is suitable for planting in beds and border fences of gardens. Blooms continuously - from early spring to late autumn.
The verbena does not require special care. It is easy to grow. It grows in large flower tufts that are dyed in a variety of colors - red, violet, pink, yellow, orange, white, as well as in mixed colors.
If you decide to grow verbena at home, you should know that it is very suitable for hanging pots, rock gardens and sill boxes.
Location and Light
For the verbena, it is very important that it is illuminated at least 8 hours a day and that by direct sunlight. Therefore, choose the sunniest place possible in the garden or the sunniest windowsill in your home to place the verbena.
Watering
Overwatering makes verbena rot. It is important that the soil has good drainage, preferably pebbles at the bottom to help prevent water retention in the soil itself.
Otherwise watering is regular and moderate.
Soil
Garden soil is best.
Fertilizing
Fertilization should be done with care, as over-fertilizing causes the plant to rot and stop blooming.
Temperature
The verbena likes moderate temperatures. In winter, the degrees can drop to 9-10, in summer it withstands heat.
Young plants are planted at a temperature of around 18 to 20 degrees. These temperatures are maintained throughout the growing period.
Important: Dried petals and flowers should be removed immediately, because they interfere with flowering. It begins to slow down, and wilting spreads to the rest of the leaves. It is best to also prune some of the stem that has wilted.
Propagation
Propagation is by seeds and cuttings. Sowing and germinating, of course, takes longer than propagation by cuttings.
It is important to put the seeds in early winter or spring in small boxes. Cover them with some soil and peat.
Cuttings take root relatively quickly. Dip them in a glass of water or in wet sand to grow roots.
