VERBENA

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-a-Garden Series)
Variety: Verbena (Verbena x hybrida)
Vibrant Floral Clusters: Produces dense, umbrella-like clusters of vivid, tiny blossoms in shades of purple, scarlet, pink, white, and bi-colors, often featuring a contrasting white central eye.
Versatile Spreading Habit: Excellent ground cover and trailing plant, ideal for cascading over hanging baskets, balcony boxes, and garden borders.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for Indian climate and soil conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Verbena x hybrida
Category	Flower Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Autumn to Early Spring (September to March)
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight)
Germination Rate	70%+ tested quality
Germination Time	12 to 20 days
Maturity / Flowering Time	70 to 85 days after transplanting

Soil Preparation: Use light, well-draining garden soil mixed with organic compost or vermicompost. Verbena prefers well-aerated soil with a neutral pH (6.0–7.0) to prevent root rot.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.125 inches deep in seedling trays filled with a fine coco peat mix. Keep the tray in a dark or dimly lit area initially, as Verbena seeds germinate best in darkness.
Watering: Water moderately at the base of the plant once topsoil dries out. Avoid soggy soil conditions and overhead watering on dense foliage.
Spacing & Care: Transplant seedlings into 8-to-10-inch pots or hanging baskets with 8–10 inches spacing between plants. Pinch young shoots to promote bushy growth and trim back spent flower heads to encourage continuous blooming.

Heat & Drought Resistant: Thrives through warm weather and bright sunshine with minimal water requirements.
Stunning Cascading Effect: Adds striking trailing beauty to hanging baskets, window boxes, and patio planters.
Continuous Blooming: Delivers a long-lasting carpet of colorful flowers across cool and warm months when deadheaded regularly.