Heirloom Trailing Verbena produces vibrant, cascading blooms that brighten garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. This easy-to-grow heirloom variety is low-maintenance and ideal for home gardeners seeking long-lasting seasonal color. Its trailing habit and cheerful flowers attract pollinators, creating a lively and eye-catching display in any outdoor space.
Features:
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Heirloom Trailing Verbena variety
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Produces cascading, long-lasting seasonal blooms
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
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Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets
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Attracts pollinators and enhances garden aesthetics
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Height: 6–12 inches (trailing)
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Spread: 18–24 inches
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Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
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Zones: USDA hardiness zones 9–11
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Indoor Sowing: Sow seeds in small pots with well-draining soil 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into soil and maintain even moisture. Germination usually occurs within 10–14 days.
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Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for trailing growth.
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Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly into prepared garden soil after the last frost. Cover lightly and water gently.
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Care Tips: Keep soil consistently moist without overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a full, vibrant appearance. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.
