{"product_id":"flower-verbena-mix","title":"FLOWER-VERBENA MIX","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Verbena Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChoose a location to grow your Verbena in full sun with well-draining soil. They are also tolerant of poor soil and drought.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Sow in seed trays (see below)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlant out your Verbena in the spring or fall.  Space plants about 8-12 inches apart.  Consider growing Verbena vertically by training it to climb a trellis or a garden obelisk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVerbena requires regular watering and fertilisation to thrive. Water the plants when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilise them every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertiliser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeadhead by pinching off dead flowers to encourage new blooms, maintain a neat appearance and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e encourage bushier growth. This not only promotes more blooms but also helps to maintain a compact and tidy appearance, especially in containers or smaller garden spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlant Verbena alongside aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, and lavender. Not only do these herbs share similar growing conditions, but their combined fragrances also create a sensory delight in the garden while potentially repelling some pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverwinter Verbena in colder climates and consider overwintering Verbena indoors.  Verbena is a tender perennial that may die back in colder climates. To save the plant for the next year, you can dig up the roots, dry them off and store them in a cool, dry place or you can take cuttings and root them in water or soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e In colder climates, before the first frost, carefully dig up your Verbena plants, pot them, and bring them indoors to a sunny location. With proper care, they can continue to bloom throughout the winter, providing a burst of colour when the outdoor garden is dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in seed trays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle verbena seeds onto the soil surface, you do not have to cover the seed with soil. Place the seed tray somewhere warm and sunny that maintains an average temperature of 18 to 21°C \u0026amp; where it won’t be disturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpritz with a water spray bottle daily to maintain moist soil. Continue this for the entire verbena germination period, which is approximately three to four weeks. Thin out your seedlings once they have developed a couple sets of mature leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage of Verbena Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nNative to both North and South America, Verbena boasts various species thriving across different regions of the continents, from the United States to Brazil.  The heritage of Verbena flowers traces back centuries to ancient times when they were revered for their divine and healing properties.\n\nDerived from the Latin word “verbenae,” meaning sacred branches or plants, Verbena has long been cherished for its vibrant blooms and aromatic foliage. Today, this beloved garden plant remains a symbol of beauty and versatility, attracting pollinators while adorning gardens and floral arrangements worldwide.","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020574310772,"sku":"FLVM","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/FLOWER_VERBENA.jpg?v=1785570485","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/flower-verbena-mix","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}