Which location do verbenas prefer?
Verbenas prefer to grow in a south-facing, full sun Location. For the most part, a partially shaded location does not provide them hardy Plant a compromise. They can be planted in pots and pots as well as outdoors in the bed.
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The soil should ideally be placed before planting or Sowing can be mixed with compost or manure. For plants on the balcony, normal potting soil and a later regular supply of liquid fertilizer are sufficient. Basically, the substrate should have the following properties:
- nutritious
- permeable
- moist environment
- calcareous to neutral
- humus
When should verbenas be sown?
As most types of verbs do not perennial they have to be over every year sowing to be brought back to life. Often the verbs multiply by self-sowing. Sow in open ground in May at a distance of 30 cm.
Is it advisable to move forward at home?
If you want to plant verbenas on your balcony, you can prefer them in the apartment from February. The room temperature should be between 19 and 20 ° C. You can put the plants out from the end of May.
When do verbenas bloom and when can their seeds be collected?
From April to autumn, verbenas are happy to flower if their withered inflorescences are cut off regularly. In autumn the fruit capsules form with the seeds. The seeds can be collected in late autumn. Caution: When ripe, the fruit capsules burst and transport the seeds outside ...
Are there suitable plant neighbors?
Verbenas look most beautiful in tuffs of three to five plants. They come into their own visually well next to plant neighbors such as Corn poppy, Astilbe, Petunias (on the balcony), thimble, Brandkraut and gorgeous candles.
Tips & Tricks
If you piss the young plants from a height of 8 cm, they will grow bushier and look more appealing overall.
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