Verbena 'Blue obsession'

Verbena hybrida

How to grow Verbena 'Blue obsession'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Rapid growth rate with trailing foliage. Verbena needs to receive 8 or more hours of direct sunlight to stay healthy and produce the best bloom. A well-drained, rich, moist soil is essential. Must have heat, full sun and good air circulation to perform to it’s peak. Water deeply to encourage roots to grow deeply, resulting in a healthier, more drought tolerant plant.3

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Blue obsession is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips.

Growing Blue obsession from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Blue obsession about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Blue obsession

Cuttings can be propagated, but mature healthy plants will produce roots at leaf joints that are blanketed lightly by moist soil or mulch. The rooted stems can be harvested from the parent plant. 2

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Blue obsession is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Blue obsession

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.

Blue obsession folklore & trivia

Ancient Isis

Other Names for Verbena 'Blue obsession'

Blue princess, Blue verbena

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