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Pruning guide · Annual
Garden verbena: when and how to prune
Verbena × hybrida
Garden verbena is best pruned in July–August.
| Pruning months | July–August |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–October |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees and butterflies |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Garden verbena: when to prune it?
Remove spent flower heads all summer. In July–August you can shorten stems that are too long or bare.
Garden verbena: how to prune it?
- Cut off spent heads just above the next pair of leaves.
- Shorten long, bare stems by a third to a half; the plant will branch again.
- After trimming, water and give a little flowering-plant feed.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: July–August.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Garden verbena flowers in June–October, when it attracts bees and butterflies.
- If pruning falls during flowering, wait until it is over or leave part of the plant to flower, so bees and butterflies still benefit.
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Plant profile: Garden verbena · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.