Verbena hortensis
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
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 hortensis Growing Tips.
Commercial Verbena hortensis Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Verbena hortensis lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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VANESSA™ COMPACT series
Explore Series: VANESSA™ COMPACT series →- Trialed and selected for mildew tolerance
and cycling of color - The series has been tested for heat tolerance at temperatures
with an over 300C in 2022 at Haberschill, France Trials - Naturally controlled and well-branched habit
- Holds its color into the heat of summer
- Trialed and selected for mildew tolerance
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VANESSA™ Series
Explore Series: VANESSA™ Series →- Trialed and selected for mildew tolerance and
cycling of color - The series has been tested for heat tolerance at temperatures with an over 300C in 2022 at Haberschill, France Trials
- Semi-trailing habit
- Holds its color into the heat of summer
- Trialed and selected for mildew tolerance and
