Verbena hybrida St George™

Half-Hardy Annual

• Days to germinate : 7-10
• Flowers in : July to frost
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Containers
• Height : 10 inches

Description

Stunning scarlet flowers with contrasting white eye with a mounding and spreading plant habit. Ideal in pots, containers and garden borders. Deep green foliage that is mildew resistant.
Final garden height: 30cm (12 inches).

Sowing Instructions

Sow the seed onto a moist seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or slightly larger unit and cover lightly with vermiculite. Do not water the covering, as verbena seed doesn't germinate as well if it is kept too wet.
Germinate in the dark for best results and keep at a temperature 18-20C.
As the seedlings emerge maintain a temperature of 15C.

Growing Instructions

Grow on at 15C and when the seedlings are established and fill the tray the can be transferred to a 6 pack, 9cm pot or direct to a hanging basket or container.
Continue to maintain a temperature of between 10-15C as the plants form.
The early sowings should be ready for sale in late April.