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Verbena

Last post 17-11-2008 7:39 PM by Phot's-Moll. 4 replies.

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  • 14/11/2008 01:47 PM
    • Charlie
    • Surrey
    • 14 Nov 2008
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    I have found this site very informative with regards to cutting back my Verbena however, I have not found the answer to one last question I have.

     My Verbena has done too well and has taken over a corner of my garden. I "plan" to transplant it to a more suitable area.

    Can anyone tell me when the best time to do this is and if there are any special precautions I need to take? I have transplanted Roses and other plants before so hope this will be as successful as it is a very impressive perennial.

     

    Thanks!
  • 14/11/2008 03:23 PM
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    • sue1002
    • Ipswich, Suffolk
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     A lot of the Verbena bonariensis here are still in flower, they are ones that I grew from seed this year.  Apparently they self seed quite prolifically so you could sprinkle some of your seeds onto the soil in the new area you have chosen.  I think spring would be best if you want to move them.

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  • 17/11/2008 03:50 PM
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    • Kizzypug
    • Cheshire
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    I moved a lot of self seeded Verbena this spring and it has done well. it does grow like a weed and I think I'll have to pull a lot up and dispose of it before it takes over.
  • 17/11/2008 05:05 PM
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    • Charlie
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    My Verbena was an established plant when I bought it from Wisley! It is now ernormous.

     Is it possible to dig it up and move it?
  • 17/11/2008 07:39 PM
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    • Phot's-Moll
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     Seedlings of verbena bonarienses tranplant well, but the bigger plants are less succesful - they're short lived anyway. If yours don't self seed then stop cutting the heads off!!! Leaving the flowers on not only allows seedlings to grow, but also feeds small birds, especially the very pretty goldfinches.

    New plants can also be raised easily from cuttings in early spring.

    Other types of verbena grow into large clumps and spread by runners. I have verbena rigidus and dig up and transplant the runners in autumn and that works well.

    Whether you think you can do a thing, or think you cannot, you are right.