Details

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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)

Lifecycle

Annual; tender perennial

Perennial Hardiness Zone

Annual Hardiness

Half Hardy Annual

Mature Size

2-3' h x 1' w

Sun

Full sun

Soil

Regular, moist, well-drained

Season

Summer to fall

Color

Light violet pink

Features

Great for containers

Great Cut Flower

Deer Resistant

Heat or Drought Tolerant

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Bees

Attracts Hummingbirds

Attracts Beneficial Insects

SOWING INSTRUCTIONS

Depth:

1/8"; requires darkness to germinate.

Sprout Time:

10-30 days

Starting Indoors:

Recommended. 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-75°F in darkness until germination occurs. If no germination after four weeks, chill in refrigerator for two weeks, then return to warmth.

Starting Outdoors:

Not recommended.

WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE

After last frost.

PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION

The cool weather of fall brings out the lacquered plum color on the mass of stems and pinpoints of lilac-pink flowers that is verbena 'Bampton'. Beautiful as a container plant, or planted in the mixed border with salvias and dahlias. Easy care, it can self-seed like others in its tribe.

Final Spacing:

1-1.5'

Water Requirements:

Low Water Use

Watering Details:

Moderate drought tolerance once established. Water during prolonged dry spells.

Soil pH:

Slightly acid to alkaline

Fertilizer:

Mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting.

Diseases & Pests:

No major problems.

When to Cut for Bouquets:

Nearly to fully opened flowers

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