Verbena Scentsation Seeds

A breakthrough in scented bedding plants, Verbena Scentsation Mix offers compact, semi-trailing plants with masses of delicately perfumed blooms in soft pinks, mauves, lilacs and white.

 

This half-hardy annual is ideal for hanging baskets, containers and sunny borders, flowering continuously from early summer to autumn.

 

The sweet fragrance intensifies in the warmth of the day, attracting bees and butterflies while adding charm to patios and garden paths. Easy to grow and highly floriferous, Scentsation is perfect for mixed displays and cut flower arrangements.

 

Seed Qty Approx 50

 

Sow February to April indoors

Germination 14 to 21 days at 24–27°C

Soil and Position Free-draining compost in full sun; ideal for baskets, containers and bedding

Height 20–30 cm

Spread Up to 30 cm

Flowering June to October

Planting ideas Patio pots, hanging baskets, scented borders, pollinator beds

 

Sowing instructions

 

Sow seeds on the surface of moist, free-draining compost and cover lightly with vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm location (24–27°C) until germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 25–30 cm apart. Harden off and plant out after last frost.

 

Grow and maintenance

 

Grow in full sun in well drained soil. Water regularly and deadhead to prolong flowering. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks. Protect from frost or treat as an annual. Suitable for containers and bedding schemes.

 

Uses and benefits

 

Perfect for adding fragrance, colour and pollinator appeal to summer displays. The compact habit suits baskets and pots, while the soft hues blend beautifully with other bedding plants. Scentsation offers a rare combination of scent, colour and ease of growth.