{"product_id":"verbena-empress","title":"Verbena 'Empress'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verbena x hybrida 'Empress' Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empress Verbena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous bloomer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically no noticeable fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Growing Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Empress Verbena from the 'Empress' Series is admired for its vigorous growth and profusion of flowers. It showcases clusters of small, colourful blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, creating a stunning display in garden beds or containers. This variety is perfect for adding vibrant colour and texture to sunny landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them approximately 8 to 12 inches apart to allow for spreading and coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically grows 12 to 18 inches tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreads 12 to 24 inches wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empress Verbena is relatively low-maintenance and thrives in full sun. Ensure regular watering, especially during dry spells, while avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming and helps maintain a tidy appearance. Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth and flowering. This variety of verbena generally exhibits resistance to pests and diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eImages Courtesy Of Ball Horticultural Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof Ball Seed or \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ballseed.com\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.ballseed.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eDummen Orange  at www.dummenorange.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Blue","offer_id":42268801466505,"sku":"G09680","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Pink Charm","offer_id":42268801499273,"sku":"G09680","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Red","offer_id":42268801532041,"sku":"G09680","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/42190_Empress_Imperial_Blue_6702.jpg?v=1748270191","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/verbena-empress","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}