Tapien® Verbena
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Tapien® Verbenas make the perfect ground cover plant, constantly in bloom, very heat and humidity tolerant. Compact clusters of blooms set against fine foliage. Winter hardy in mild climates, mildew resistant, fast growing, excellent spreading habit Ideal usage of landscape, hanging baskets, window boxes and pots, excellent combination plant.
Tapien® Verbena Habit
Spreading habit
Height: 3″ – 8″
Spread: 12″ – 36″
Ideal in patio containers and as groundcover
Outstanding Characteristics
Cold and heat tolerant
Winter hardy in mild climates
Mildew resistant, survives the rainy
season
Chokes out weeds
Plush carpet of flowers in landscape
Grows quickly
Planted in standing or hanging pots;
gives a three-dimensional effect
Amazing spilling over walls or from
containers
Application
Pots, hanging baskets, window
boxes and landscapes
Production
| Media | Well drained peat/perlite mix recommended |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 5.5 – 6.2 |
| Fertilizer | Constant feed 200 ppm with a complete water-soluble fertilizer |
| Light | High |
| Water | Maintain moderately moist soil |
| Growing Climate | Day: 65-75℉ Night: 55-60℉ Temari®: Night: 55-65℉ |
| Timing | 4″pot(1 liner) 4-6 weeks, 6″pot(1 liner) 6-8 weeks, 10″pot(3 liners) 10-12 weeks, |
| Pinch Back | 4″pot(1-2 pinch), 6″pot(2 pinch), 10″pot(2-3 pinch), Less pinching when grown cool |
| Pests | Whiteflies, aphids, thrips,(Temari only) leaf miners, mites, snails, slugs |
| Disease Control | Powdery mildew |
| PGR Application | Spray; 2500 ppm B – 9 or 5 – 10 ppm Sumagic. Apply as needed. |