Superbena® Dark Blue
Verbena hybrid
"A Real Simple magazine - Top 10 goofproof Plant"
Features
Clusters of flowers all season; vigorous plants, great annual ground cover; low maintenance
Characteristics
Plant Needs
Use in hanging baskets, window boxes, landscaping and combinations
Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
Superbena are our most vigorous, heat tolerant, and mildew tolerant series. While always great in containers they are also fantastic in landscape beds. They can tolerate dry soils and lower fertility. Normally either an application of slow release fertilizer or amending with compost is enough to keep them happy and blooming in landscape beds. They shouldn't need to be trimmed back but can be given a "haircut" - a trim back - using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears at any time. While naturally well branched, trimming them back will encourage additional branching, fuller plants, and ultimately more flowers. I usually give them a very slight trim as I am transplanting to boost branching.
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
| Award Year | Award | Plant Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Prairie Star | Kansas State University |
| 2012 | Top Performer | Kansas State University |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Kansas State University |
| 2011 | Top Performer | Kansas State University |
| 2007 | Top Performer | Longwood Gardens |
| 2007 | Top Performer | Longwood Gardens |
| 2007 | Top Performer | Longwood Gardens |
| 2007 | Top Performer | Longwood Gardens |
| 2004 | Exceptional Performer | University of Florida |
| 2004 | Exceptional Performer | University of Florida |
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