EnduraScape Red Verbena
Verbena canadensis ‘EnduraScape Red'EnduraScape Red Verbena is a vigorous spreading perennial prized for its vivid red flower clusters, long bloom season, and exceptional heat tolerance. From late spring through fall, it produces masses of rich cherry-red blooms held above finely textured green foliage, creating a bright carpet of color that continues through the hottest parts of summer. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and provide nonstop seasonal interest in sunny garden spaces.
This low-growing verbena forms a spreading mound or groundcover, typically reaching 6 to 12 inches tall with a spread of 18 to 24 inches or more. Its trailing habit makes it ideal for edging, slopes, containers, hanging baskets, and mass plantings where it can spill naturally and fill spaces with vibrant color. The foliage remains dense and attractive throughout the growing season, helping suppress weeds and soften garden edges.
EnduraScape Red is especially valued for its improved disease resistance and ability to bloom continuously with minimal care. Unlike older verbena varieties that can decline during extreme summer heat or humidity, this selection maintains strong flowering performance and clean foliage well into fall. Its drought tolerance, once established, also makes it an excellent option for low-maintenance landscapes.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
Soil: Use well-drained soil. Verbena tolerates sandy and lean soils well.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Verbena is drought-tolerant once established.
Fertilizing: Apply a light balanced fertilizer in spring if needed.
Pruning: Lightly shear or trim during the season to encourage rebloom and fullness.
Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart for spreading coverage.
Maintenance: Provide good airflow and avoid overly wet soil.
This perennial thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Good airflow and avoiding overly wet conditions help maintain healthy growth and extended blooming. Occasional trimming or light shearing during the season can refresh the plant and encourage even heavier flowering.
Its intense red blooms, spreading habit, and dependable summer performance make EnduraScape Red Verbena an excellent choice for adding long-lasting color to sunny borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
