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Verbena 'Sweetheart Kisses' (Verbena tenuisecta) is a distinguished moss verbena that earned the 2024 All-America Selections (AAS) National Award and Fleuroselect Approved Novelty status. This cultivar is celebrated for its vibrant, multi-colored display of red, rose, pink, and white blooms that appear just 55 days after sowing. With a uniformly mounding habit and finely textured foliage, it provides a light, airy aesthetic while offering exceptional resilience in challenging garden conditions.
Mature size: 10 to 16 inches in height; 12 to 18 inches in spread.
Flower: Clustered, five-petaled blooms in a vivid mix of red, rose, pink, and white; flowers continuously from late spring through fall.
Foliage: Mid-green, "thinly cut" (tenuisecta), moss-like foliage that creates a delicate, lacy texture.
Hardiness: Annual in most climates; hardy as a tender perennial in USDA zones 8–10.
Full Sun is essential for this variety. It requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain its dense mounding habit and ensure the most prolific bloom cycle.
Requires moderate to dry moisture levels. While it needs regular watering until established, 'Sweetheart Kisses' is remarkably drought-tolerant. It is important to allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root issues.
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. It is highly tolerant of poor soil conditions and rocky terrain, making it a natural fit for xeriscaping or rock gardens. Avoid heavy, waterlogged clay which can lead to rot.
Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season. This light feeding schedule is sufficient to sustain its long-season flowering without encouraging excessive, weak foliage growth.
'Sweetheart Kisses' is a low-maintenance plant that generally does not require intensive care. Periodic deadheading of spent flower clusters can help maintain a tidy appearance and encourage a faster re-bloom, though the plant is naturally floriferous.
This variety is highly versatile, serving as a vibrant groundcover, low edging, or filler in flower beds. Its mounding and slightly spreading habit makes it exceptional for hanging baskets and patio containers where its fine texture can soften the edges. As a nectar-rich plant, it is also a magnet for butterflies and bees, making it a "must-have" for pollinator-focused garden designs.
Verbena 'Sweetheart Kisses' is a top-performing award-winner that combines delicate, mossy aesthetics with rugged endurance. Its ability to thrive in heat and poor soil while providing a constant "kiss" of bright color makes it an indispensable addition to both professional landscapes and low-maintenance home gardens.
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
Verbena 'Sweetheart Kisses' (Verbena tenuisecta) is a distinguished moss verbena that earned the 2024 All-America Selections (AAS) National Award and Fleuroselect Approved Novelty status. This cultivar is celebrated for its vibrant, multi-colored display of red, rose, pink, and white blooms that appear just 55 days after sowing. With a uniformly mounding habit and finely textured foliage, it provides a light, airy aesthetic while offering exceptional resilience in challenging garden conditions.
Mature size: 10 to 16 inches in height; 12 to 18 inches in spread.
Flower: Clustered, five-petaled blooms in a vivid mix of red, rose, pink, and white; flowers continuously from late spring through fall.
Foliage: Mid-green, "thinly cut" (tenuisecta), moss-like foliage that creates a delicate, lacy texture.
Hardiness: Annual in most climates; hardy as a tender perennial in USDA zones 8–10.
Full Sun is essential for this variety. It requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain its dense mounding habit and ensure the most prolific bloom cycle.
Requires moderate to dry moisture levels. While it needs regular watering until established, 'Sweetheart Kisses' is remarkably drought-tolerant. It is important to allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root issues.
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. It is highly tolerant of poor soil conditions and rocky terrain, making it a natural fit for xeriscaping or rock gardens. Avoid heavy, waterlogged clay which can lead to rot.
Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season. This light feeding schedule is sufficient to sustain its long-season flowering without encouraging excessive, weak foliage growth.
'Sweetheart Kisses' is a low-maintenance plant that generally does not require intensive care. Periodic deadheading of spent flower clusters can help maintain a tidy appearance and encourage a faster re-bloom, though the plant is naturally floriferous.
This variety is highly versatile, serving as a vibrant groundcover, low edging, or filler in flower beds. Its mounding and slightly spreading habit makes it exceptional for hanging baskets and patio containers where its fine texture can soften the edges. As a nectar-rich plant, it is also a magnet for butterflies and bees, making it a "must-have" for pollinator-focused garden designs.
Verbena 'Sweetheart Kisses' is a top-performing award-winner that combines delicate, mossy aesthetics with rugged endurance. Its ability to thrive in heat and poor soil while providing a constant "kiss" of bright color makes it an indispensable addition to both professional landscapes and low-maintenance home gardens.
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15