Verbena Sparkle Mixed Seeds

A vibrant and compact annual with rounded clusters of small, starry flowers in a dazzling mix of red, pink, purple, and white. ‘Sparkle Mixed’ forms bushy, spreading plants with finely cut foliage and blooms continuously from early summer to the first frosts.

 

Its vivid colouring and trailing habit make it ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets.

 

This heat tolerant annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is perfect for low maintenance gardens, pollinator habitats, and seasonal bedding. It attracts bees and butterflies and adds long lasting colour to any sunny spot.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors or direct outdoors from May

Germination 14 to 28 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 20 to 30 cm tall, 30 to 45 cm spread

Flowering June to October

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost and press lightly without covering, as light aids germination. Keep at 18 to 22°C in darkness until seedlings appear. Transplant into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost. Space plants 25 to 30 cm apart. For best results, sow early and avoid overwatering.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water during dry spells and avoid heavy feeding. Deadhead to prolong flowering or allow to self-seed lightly. Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Remove spent plants at season’s end or leave seed heads for wildlife interest.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Clusters of vivid starry blooms

Compact and spreading habit for borders and pots

Attracts bees and butterflies

Heat-tolerant and long flowering

Perfect for containers, baskets, and sunny borders

 

 

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