Flowers verbena ampelous - perennial plant
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Those who want to have a bright and beautiful flower with hanging stems on their balcony or on the windowsill should pay attention to the ampelous verbena. This plant is able to delight with its flowering all season. It is hardy, undemanding to care for and is represented by a large number of varieties.
Verbena ampelous
Under natural conditions, it grows in Europe, the USA and the Mediterranean. As a room culture, ampel verbena has become widespread due to long flowering, decorative appearance and other advantages. Now this flower is grown in many parts of the world.
What is ampelous verbena
The history of ampelous verbena
Since ancient times, this plant has been endowed with magical properties and is often used in traditional medicine recipes. It was believed that verbena:
- in the form of amulets, it is able to protect against evil forces;
- in the room relieved the sleeping person from nightmares;
- she protected the soldier from captivity;
- promised a bountiful harvest to the fields;
- helped children in their studies.
The ampel verbena plant was bred by breeders not so long ago. There are more than 240 varieties in total. Its main purpose is ampel and indoor growing. It grows well both in boxes on the balcony and in pots on the windowsill. It is characterized by fast growth rates. Lush verbena grows up to 50 cm in diameter. Its leaves have a decorative openwork shape. Flowers are small in size, but presented in large numbers. A more precise description will depend on the variety.
Variety of varieties
Drought tolerant. It is able to withstand temperatures down to −2 ° С, therefore it is often planted from summer to autumn in open ground.
Perennial or annual plant?
Every florist asks whether it is a perennial or annual flower. The peculiarities of planting and growing depend on this. In fact, the plant can be both annual and perennial.
If the plant is grown outdoors, it should be well insulated for the winter. For this, the organization of spruce branches and a shelter made of straw is suitable. The best option is to transplant it into pots and grow it at home. In this case, the flowering period will last until the New Year. This will be followed by 1-2 months of rest, and from the end of February, the period of budding and new flowering begins.
Popular varieties of ampelous verbena
At the moment, vervain vegetative ampelous includes a fairly large number of varieties. They all differ in appearance, but have similar requirements for care and maintenance.
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Large lilac flowers are characteristic of the Imagineishen ampelous verbena. The variety is represented by fluffy rounded bushes with a diameter of about 0.5 m.
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The variety has a rapid vegetative development. But in order for the plant to always have an attractive decorative appearance, it is necessary to regularly apply complex fertilizers. They will provide the leaves with a rich color, as well as a long flowering period.
Obsession cascade
A new variety of verbena, which is characterized by a creeping habit. Ampel plant with large and bright inflorescences that combine two colors. Bushes grow up to 30 cm in height and the same in diameter. The decorative appearance is preserved for the entire summer.
Differs in high immunity to powdery mildew. The variety propagates by seeds. The Obsession Cascade variety, as well as a similar variety Burgundy Visa, is used for cultivation as a landscape decoration. As an ornamental plant, it is often planted in flowerpots and pots.
Tiara red impr
The variety is characterized by bright red and even scarlet flowers. Growth and development is happening fast enough. The height of an adult plant reaches up to 50 cm. Branches with dense foliage form elegant voluminous caps. Long flowering is characteristic.
Empress peach
This variety is characterized by soft cream flowers that grow on long shoots. A distinctive feature in the care is the need for medium-intensity watering.
Empress Peach cultivar
Estrella voodoo star
A remarkable flower that is popular with modern florists. It is characterized by a long flowering period. The inflorescences themselves are large, predominantly red-white in color. The variety tolerates drought well.
Ametist
Ampel plant of compact size. Its large inflorescences are blue with a white eye. It reaches a height of no more than 20-25 cm. Planting and care requirements are similar to other species.
Lanai candy cane
The variety is characterized by beautiful and unusual flowers. They grow quite large in size. There is a red star on a white flower. An adult plant reaches 40-45 cm. It has good immunity against powdery mildew.
The use of verbena in landscape design
The decorative appearance allows verbena to look very spicy in any garden. Its bright and unique color, large buds go well with other plants. Often, editors dealing with landscape design magazines favorably distinguish compositions with verbena. Its tall varieties look great in the middle of a flower arrangement, and undersized varieties look great at the edge or as a decoration for a border.
Verbena in landscape design
The diverse range of colors amazes with the choice of colors and shades. By combining different varieties of verbena with other flowers, you can create exquisite compositions and flower panels. Often they are planted in boxes and containers to complement the interior of a yard or house.
The scope of application of ampelous verbena is as varied as its varieties. This flower is suitable for growing beginners and experienced florists, for a garden and an apartment. The appearance, long and abundant flowering, combined with a host of advantages, make the plant widely popular in different countries of the world.
