Verbena or temari is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant. Its leaves are green, oval and jagged. Its height reaches 15 to 40 cm, with its creeping varieties even exceeding 60 cm.
Flowers
Its flowers have various colors, such as white, red, purple and pink. It blooms from May and stops around autumn, when the first low temperatures prevail.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage.
Position
Prefers sunny places protected from strong and hot wind. Ideal plant for planting near water.
Watering
Water the plant regularly when you see the surface of its soil dry and be careful to always empty the saucer of water so that its roots do not rot.
Caution
You should not wet its leaves and flowers.
Lubrication
It does not have high nutrient requirements. It is good to apply a preparation in liquid form for immediate results in early spring and late summer.
Durability
It withstands up to -4°C. It is suitable for planting in areas with intense atmospheric pollution. Withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
No pruning needed. We need to remove the wilted flowers to maintain their vitality and have prolonged flowering. In mid-summer, when the first flowering is complete, we top to encourage new growth and create denser plants with longer flowering.
Diseases and enemies
Verbena is often attacked by fungi such as botrytis.
It is suitable for
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- For flower beds and rock garden compositions.
- For planting in pots and planters.
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