Verbena Obsession White Seeds produce crisp white blooms on compact annual plants. Their neat growth form suits sunny beds, borders and containers.
Ready to grow Verbena Obsession White for crisp white colour? 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 to 30 cm final spacing.
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Germination: Normally 4 to 7 days at a 23 to 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 to 20 cm high and 25 to 30 cm wide.
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Flower Outcome: Very early flowering with fast repeat bloom; breeder scheduling is about 6 to 7 plug weeks plus 8 to 10 weeks after transplanting, or roughly 14 to 17 weeks from sowing under controlled conditions.
Why Grow This Variety
- Crisp white flowers 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 White 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 to 24°C and space plants 25 to 30 cm apart.
- Normally 4 to 7 days at a 23 to 24°C media temperature under stable conditions; allow up to 14 days in a fluctuating home setup.
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