The stems of the ampel verbena hang over 60 cm, so they are planted in hanging pots and baskets and decorate this one-year herbaceous plant houses, verandas , gazebos, terraces, balconies.
Ampel verbena, unlike its upright relatives, is derived precisely as an ornamental plant, although it has the same healing properties. Just her openwork foliage and neat flowers, picturesquely hanging down, are especially beautiful.
How to grow verbena from seeds?
If you do not want to buy ready-made seedlings, and are ready to learn how to sow verbena ampel, be patient. In March, you need to sow the seeds in moist soil. Closing them is not necessary, just cover with a film and put it in a warm place.
Do not forget to water the container with seeds every time the soil becomes dry. A week later, the first shoots will appear. Germination of seeds verbena is not bad and is about 70%. Fresh seeds have a better indicator. In general, how the ampel verbena rises depends largely on the correct conditions for their landing and departure.
Approximately on day 30, when the sprouts grow a little, they are dived into separate pots. The first couple of months, the ampel verben needs to be fed with nitrogen fertilizers.
Permanent seedlings can be planted in May. Ampel verbena, grown from seeds, loves light and heat, so try to place it on sunny areas. Do not overmoist the soil, as the plant does not like it.
Plant the bushes at a distance of 30 cm from each other, if you plant it in an open flower garden. If you plant them in pots, make sure that the earth is nutritious.
Further care for verbena is the timely watering (once a week), the removal of discolored inflorescences, periodic top dressing with universal fertilizers for flowering plants.