Verbena hortensis

Growing Guide, Production Protocols, and Danziger Series Overview

Cultivation & Growing Guidelines

A vibrant member of the Verbenaceae family, Verbena hortensis delivers dense clusters of flutter‑friendly blooms that keep gardens alive with color from spring through first frost. Plants excel in full sun, well‑drained soil, and moderate moisture, showing impressive heat, drought, and mildew tolerance once established. Ideal for baskets, patio pots, and sunny borders, verbena’s trailing‑to‑mounded habit spills elegantly over container edges while providing reliable season‑long performance.

Stick cuttings promptly, remove from mist quickly, and keep 70°F (21°C). pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed 50 ppm N early, then 100–150 ppm N. Fungicide at sticking and week 2; pinch for branching.

For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Verbena Growing Tips.

Commercial Verbena Series Overview

Danziger’s breeding brings tighter internodes, improved branching, and a rich spectrum of fade‑resistant colors across two complementary series:

• VANESSA™ – Vigorous, semi‑trailing plants blanketed in large flower clusters. Fast to fill baskets and mixed combos, VANESSA™ shows exceptional weather and mildew resistance—keeping color fresh in peak summer heat.
• VANESSA™ COMPACT – The same bold color range in a naturally tighter mound. Perfect for quarts, high‑density programs, and patio bowls that need neatly controlled growth without compromising flower power.