Why Choose Verbena Vepita® ‘Dark Red’?
- Intense dark red flowers with excellent colour impact
- Naturally trailing habit for baskets and containers
- Reliable summer performance with strong flowering
- Long flowering season with regular feeding
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Pollinator‑friendly, attracting bees and insects
Plant Details
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Botanical name: Verbena Vepita® ‘Dark Red’
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Plant type: Half‑hardy perennial (usually grown as an annual)
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Supplied as: 5 x 3cm plug plants
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Flower colour: Dark red
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Growth habit: Trailing / spreading
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Height: Approx. 15–25cm
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Spread: Up to 40–50cm
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Flowering period: Late spring to autumn
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Aspect: Full sun
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Soil: Fertile, well‑drained soil
How to Grow
Pot on after arrival and grow on in a bright, frost‑free position. Plant out after the risk of frost has passed. Verbena performs best in full sun with free‑draining soil. Regular feeding and light deadheading will encourage continuous flowering.
Ideal For
- Hanging baskets
- Patio pots and containers
- Window boxes
- Front of sunny borders
- Pollinator‑friendly planting
What You’ll Receive
- ✅ 5 healthy 3cm plug plants, supplied growing in individual cells
- ✅ Grown and packed with care by Dartana Plants
- ✅ FREE UK delivery
FAQs
Is Verbena Vepita® ‘Dark Red’ hardy?
It is half‑hardy and should be protected from frost. Plant out after the last frosts.
Is this a trailing variety?
Yes, it has a spreading, trailing habit ideal for baskets and containers.
Does it need full sun?
Yes — full sun gives the strongest growth and best flowering.