Garden hybrid

Verbena x hybridaGarden Verbena

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perennial

EnduraScape Red Verbena

Verbena x hybrida 'Red'

The Story

Plant Bio

Hybrid verbena are popular flowering plants prized for their long bloom season and tolerance of heat and sun. They typically have a mounding or trailing habit, making them versatile in garden beds and containers.

The EnduraScape™ series is bred for exceptional landscape performance, offering improved hardiness, heat tolerance, and resistance to powdery mildew. 'Red' provides a continuous display of vibrant, true-red flowers from spring until frost.

Uses & Benefits:

EnduraScape™ Red provides a season-long carpet of brilliant red color. Its trailing habit makes it a superb choice for cascading over walls, spilling from containers and hanging baskets, or filling in the front of a border with a splash of intense color.

This verbena is a workhorse in the garden, thriving in heat and tolerating periods of drought once established. Its low-growing, spreading nature makes it an effective and colorful groundcover that helps suppress weeds.

The bright flowers are a magnet for pollinators, attracting a steady stream of butterflies, bees, and even hummingbirds throughout the summer and fall, contributing to a lively garden ecosystem.

SpeciesVerbena x hybridaGarden Verbena

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

10 inches

Width

21 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Low to medium

Humidity

Low to moderate

Lifespan

Annual or short-lived perennial

Native To

Hybrid

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Late spring – Mid-fall

In flower about 6 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a site that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Ensure the soil is light and very well-drained; amend with compost if needed.
Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for good air circulation.
Water thoroughly after planting.
Once established, water only when the top inch of soil is dry.
Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Pro Tip

Provide excellent drainage and good air circulation to prevent root rot and fungal diseases, which are the most common issues for verbena.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Plant in full, direct sun for the best flower production.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Give plants a light trim in mid-summer to rejuvenate them.
Provide good air circulation by spacing plants properly.

Don't

Do not overwater; verbena is susceptible to root rot.
Avoid planting in shady locations, which leads to sparse flowering and disease.
Don't use heavy, clay soils without amending for drainage.
Avoid overhead watering late in the day to prevent mildew.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Deadhead
Fertilize
Pest Check
Plant

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Vibrant spiller for containers and hanging basketsDurable, long-blooming groundcoverColorful edging for sunny borders and pathways

Companion Plants

Lantana Salvia Angelonia Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'Calibrachoa

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

EnduraScape Red Verbena questions

What zones can EnduraScape Red Verbena grow in?

EnduraScape Red Verbena is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is EnduraScape Red Verbena deer resistant?

Yes — EnduraScape Red Verbena is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does EnduraScape Red Verbena bloom?

EnduraScape Red Verbena typically blooms in late spring through mid-fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does EnduraScape Red Verbena need full sun?

EnduraScape Red Verbena does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is EnduraScape Red Verbena drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), EnduraScape Red Verbena handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.