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Verbena rigida / hastata

GrannybeeGrannybee Posts: 332

Has anyone grown verbena rigida or hastata from seed? I am trying but the seedlings are TINY after four weeks. Should I be doing something other than having them in a light room in a seed tray? Any advice much appreciated!

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    Perennials are much slower than annuals as a rule. Slower to germinate and slower to get growing. It's early yet, If they've germinated they'll get a move on soon. Are they big enough to prick out and get into new compost yet



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  • GrannybeeGrannybee Posts: 332

    No...much too tiny! I don't think I could even use tweezers to pick them up and I would probably tear the roots off. Patience is not one of my virtues but I'm getting better!  Thank you for reminding me that they are slow growers.

  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039

    I grow V. hastata from seed, but I sow in the Autumn and leave them in the cold over winter. They are just starting to germinate now. 

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