Since verbena usually does not survive excessively severe frost, their lifespan is short. If you don't want to do without the wonderfully flowering plants, you should multiply them. That's how it works!
Collect or buy seeds
If you have verbena in the garden or on the balcony, leave the last flowers in late summer and do not cut them off. Once the seeds have formed, you can collect them or leave them on the plant. Verbena like to self-seed. Alternatively, you can buy the seeds from specialist retailers.
The right time for sowing
Verbena can be sown in fall, winter or spring. When the seeds come into the ground in autumn or winter, they are exposed to a necessary cold stimulus. This stimulates their germination process. If the seeds are sown in late spring, they should be exposed to an artificial cold stimulus, for example in the refrigerator at home.
From seed to seedling - step by step
After you have freed the seeds from the Klaus fruits or alternatively bought them, it's time to sow:
- Select a culture vessel or pot
- fill with nutrient-poor soil
- Press in seeds and cover lightly with soil
- Keep a distance of 4 to 6 cm between the individual seeds
- Keep soil moist with warm water
- Germination time: 3 to 4 weeks
As soon as the first three to four leaves are visible, the verbena can be transplanted. It should be noted, however, that there is no longer any frost. It is best if you only plant the young plants after the ice saints in May. The ideal location for the verbena is in full sun.
tips and tricks
Alternatively, some verbena that woody at the base can be easily propagated by cuttings. This includes, for example, vervain.
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