The best varieties of verbena and photos of flowers in the garden

A large number of verbena varieties (more than 250) allows you to solve any design problems. Verbena is unpretentious, but reveals itself in all its glory only under bright sun. What to do if the sunny place is already occupied? Select a suitable variety from among the hybrid ones.

Hybrid verbenas

This is a group of varieties obtained by crossing.Many plants have improved qualities:

• disease resistance,
• earlier and longer flowering,
• low temperature tolerance,
• original coloring, etc.

The structure of the stems of the hybrids is straight or creeping, the bushes are from 15 to 50 cm high, the inflorescences are made up of 30 - 40 fragrant flowers collected in the shape of an umbrella. Flowering is long - from the beginning of summer until the first frost. The most popular hybrid varieties:

• ground cover,
• ampelous,
• dwarf,
• tall.

Thanks to such a variety of characteristics, countless landscape compositions can be created. Choosing the best varieties of verbena to grow in the garden is not difficult.

Ground cover verbena

Ground cover includes not only creeping varieties, but also low, upright growing varieties that form a lush bush.

The height of upright growing ground cover verbenas is up to 20 cm. They are planted close, with an interval of no more than 20 cm. As they develop, the bushes grow and create a dense planting through which it is impossible for weeds to grow. Such varieties remain decorative throughout the season. Representatives of this species are verbenas of the Quartz series.

     Quartz White

• A low-growing bush, 20–25 cm high, branches well and covers an area of ​​25–30 cm in circumference.
• The flowers are large white and bloom a week earlier than other varieties.
• Used as a border, in compositions with tall sun-loving plants, for flowerpots and flowerpots.

    Quartz Burgundy

• The bush is densely branched, up to 25 cm high.
• Notable for early and long flowering.
• The flowers are large, rich cherry color with an eye edged in purple. They look incredibly elegant in flower beds, borders, and flowerpots.

    Quartz Pink

• The compact and dense bush spreads around the circumference and in height by 20 - 25 cm.
• The plant adapts well to both hot and cool conditions.
• It blooms earlier than others by 7–10 days.
• The umbrella-like inflorescences consist of large, bright pink flowers. This verbena is very beautiful in mixborders and in a flowerpot.

Many varieties of ampelous verbena can be used as groundcover. The branches of these plants are able to produce additional roots and grow to the ground, forming an extensive planting.

If this is the method of cultivation that is planned, then the bushes should be planted at intervals of at least 35 cm, and then the overgrown canes should be pinned and hilled up.

    Verbena ampelous Star round dance

It is found on sale in the form of a mixture of seeds with a selection of different shades.

• The bush branches well, does not require pinching, and is resistant to fungal diseases.
• The inflorescences are short, up to 15 cm, and consist of large flowers, tightly collected in an umbrella. Flowering is long.
• Good in a flowerbed in combination with tall flowers, capable of forming a flowering lawn, used for growing in outdoor pots.

    The Snow Queen

Most often a mixture of seeds of different colors is sold. This is very convenient, as you can create a whole multi-colored carpet from 3 to 4 plants.

• The bush is highly branched, scattering growing lashes.
• The inflorescences, 20 cm high, consist of medium-sized flowers.
• It is drought-resistant and can tolerate low sub-zero temperatures.
• Used as a flowering lawn, in carpet plantings, as an hanging plant.

Ampelous verbenas

Verbenas of these varieties have been extremely popular lately, since the plants are multifunctional, have a relatively small root, which makes them feel great in a pot, flowerpot or container.This gives gardeners an additional chance to decorate their plot with verbenas even if all sunny places are occupied.

Pots with these flowers can be attached to the wall of the house, placed in boxes on the veranda or outside the window, planted in a flowerpot, etc. Verbena is a good companion for other flowers, and the aroma it exudes has a beneficial effect on mood and health.

The latest works of breeders are represented by the Tuscany series.

The specimens are distinguished by spreading branching at low height, unusual colors, resistance to fungal diseases and long flowering.

    Tuscany Lavender picoti

• It is a lush flowering bush 20–25 cm high.
• The medium-sized inflorescences have a rare lavender color and a pleasant smell.
• When planted at intervals of 20–25 cm, it is capable of forming a continuous flowering carpet.
• Looks especially beautiful in compositions with other colors.

    Tuscany Pastoral

A mixture of seeds of this flower forms plantings of unusually bright colors: from pale pink to rich, from lilac to bright blue.

• Low bushes, up to 20–25 cm, fill an area of ​​at least 25 cm in circumference.
• The foliage is dense, the flowers bloom profusely, the flowers are large.
• Used in mixborders, flowerpots and flowerpots.

  Verbena Ideal

This flower is well known and loved by gardeners. The seed mixture consists of specimens of a variety of bright colors, with eyes, transitions and evenly colored.

• All bushes have the same height of 25 cm, so they form an even stand if used as ground cover.
• It looks elegant and festive in flowerpots, flowerpots and flower beds.
• The best distance between bushes is 30 × 30 cm.

    Lucifer

Another favorite variety, resistant to temperature changes.

• Dense bushes, up to 20–30 cm in height, covered with large red flowers.
• They look great in combination with other plants, against the background of conifers, and will decorate any flower bed and outdoor container.

Dwarf verbenas

These plants are small in height, 25–30 cm, and have a lot of advantages:

• bushes are the same height,
• bloom together and abundantly,
• flowering period from early summer to the first frost,
• have a subtle aroma.

Below are provided descriptions and photographs these wonderful flowers.

Verbena Quartz Red with eye

• Low-growing bushes, 25–30 cm, completely covered with bright red inflorescences.
• The flowers are small, with an eye, fragrant, and bloom 7 - 10 days earlier than other verbenas.
• It looks most elegant in a composition with petunias, marigolds, coleus, etc.
• It takes root well in hanging pots, containers and flowerpots.

    Quartz Purple

• The compact bush occupies an area of ​​25 cm in circumference and height.
• The plant easily adapts to local conditions and can grow in a wide variety of climatic zones.
• The inflorescences are large and have a rich purple color. Flowering is early and long lasting.
• Used as borders, in potted arrangements, in flower beds.

    Quartz Scarlet

• Dense bush, 25 cm in height, early and long flowering.
• It is distinguished by its good adaptation to heat and coolness.
• The inflorescences consist of large flame-red flowers.
• Used in carpet plantings, mixborders, and hanging baskets.

Tall Verbena

Verbena of this species form bushes up to 1.5 m high, have large inflorescences and are used for open ground. We will look at several new specimens that are not so tall, but are extremely beautiful and have a number of other advantages.

    Peaches and cream

The best copy of the last decade!

• The bush grows up to 40 cm.
• The greenery is rich, dense, and blooms early. The flowers are of extraordinary color: pink in the bud, pale pink when opening, then light beige, and so on until the color of baked milk.
• This variety is great both solo and in composition. The recommended planting interval is 20 – 25 cm.

    Verbena hybrid Blue with eye

• Forms upright growing bushes 30 cm high, covered with spherical inflorescences of medium-sized blue flowers with a bright white eye.
• Flowering time is from June to October. Plant resistant to cold and powdery mildew.
• Planting interval – 30 × 30 cm. Used for group plantings, suitable for cutting.

    Russian size

• Bush up to 30 cm tall, highly branched, dense.
• It has the largest inflorescences of bright pink color.
• It is resistant to temperature changes, has friendly and long-lasting flowering.
• Used in gardens and flower beds.

This is just a small part of the colorful and diverse world of verbena. When choosing the best varieties for your garden, you should not limit yourself. Let there be a lot of different verbena - dwarf and ampelous, tall and ground cover.

You just need to remember that verbena seeds need to be purchased. Self-seeding does not inherit the qualities of the original plant and will certainly disappoint with its appearance. It’s not worth wasting time and useful garden space on it. Every year, new selections await their customers. Use it for yourself and others for joy!

Continuation of the topic:

1. Rules for planting verbena in open ground and caring for flowers in the garden
2. Features of growing ampel verbena
3. Growing verbena from seeds at home
4. Aglaonema varieties with photos and names
5. Turkish carnation in your garden