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Verbena Obsession Blue With Eye Seeds produce vibrant blue flowers with white centres on compact annual plants. Their neat growth form suits sunny beds, borders and containers.
Ready to grow Verbena Obsession Blue With Eye for vivid blue flowers with white centres? Follow our step-by-step Verbena Obsession Grow Guide for sowing, warm germination, transplanting, regional timing and ongoing care.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Tender perennial, usually grown as a warm-season annual.
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Scientific Name: Verbena × hybrida (horticultural hybrid group).
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General Sowing Time: Warm-season regional window; see the linked guide. Do not sow outdoors year-round in frost-prone areas.
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Position: Full Sun
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Sow Depth: Surface sow (0 mm into the mix), then fully cover with a thin layer of vermiculite; do not leave the seed exposed.
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Spacing: 25–30 cm final spacing.
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Germination: Normally 4–7 days at a 23–24°C media temperature under stable conditions; allow up to 14 days in a fluctuating home setup.
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Seed Supplied: Raw seed; no soaking, scarification or chilling. Any current packet treatment warning takes priority.
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Light Requirement: Light is not required during germination; provide bright light immediately after emergence.
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Growth Form and Size: Compact, mounded growth form; about 15–20 cm high and 25–30 cm wide.
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Flower Outcome: Very early flowering with fast repeat bloom; breeder scheduling is about 6–7 plug weeks plus 8–10 weeks after transplanting, or roughly 14–17 weeks from sowing under controlled conditions.
Why Grow This Variety
- Vibrant blue flowers with white centres provide a clear colour accent.
- Compact growth works well in smaller garden spaces.
- Full-sun performance suits bright garden positions.
- Reliable, easy growth suits newer and experienced gardeners.
Garden Uses
Use Obsession Blue With Eye in sunny beds, borders or patio containers for summer colour.
Growing Notes
- Use the warm-season regional sowing window in the linked guide; do not direct-sow into cold, saturated soil.
- Position plants in full sun.
- Surface sow, cover fully with a thin layer of vermiculite, keep at 23–24°C and space plants 25–30 cm apart.
- Normally 4–7 days at a 23–24°C media temperature under stable conditions; allow up to 14 days in a fluctuating home setup.
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