Superbena Peachy Keen (Proven Winners) is a compact, trailing verbena prized for its profusion of soft peach-to-coral flowers and delicate, finely textured foliage. It creates a long-blooming, airy display from late spring through fall, offering continuous color and a refined, lightweight presence in the garden or containers.
Plant characteristics
Habit: Mounding to trailing, typically 8–12 inches tall with a 12–24 inch spread.
Bloom: Continual clusters of small, five-petaled blooms that provide sustained color.
Resilience: Heat- and humidity-tolerant; shows improved resistance to common pests and powdery mildew compared with many other verbena varieties.
Light requirements Thrives in full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for best flowering and a compact habit. It tolerates light afternoon shade but will produce fewer blooms in shadier conditions.
Water requirements Prefers regular watering while establishing. Once established, it tolerates moderate drought—water deeply when the top inch of soil dries. Avoid prolonged saturation to prevent root issues.
Soil and drainage Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Sandy loam or an amended garden mix with good drainage is ideal to prevent root rot and support vigorous growth.
Fertilizer Responds well to a balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied at planting. During the growing season, monthly feeding with a water-soluble fertilizer supports continuous bloom and overall vigor.
Maintenance and pruning
Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy habit.
If plants become leggy, shear back by about one-third in midseason to stimulate fresh growth and encourage a second flush of flowers.
Overall maintenance is minimal with routine light care.
Uses and design notes Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, front-of-border edging, and mixed annual beds. Its trailing habit softens edges and adds movement. Pair with textured foliage plants or cool blues and deep purples to offset and highlight the warm peach tones.
Summary Superbena Peachy Keen is an easy-care, long-blooming choice for sunny spots, offering reliable heat tolerance, an attractive trailing form, and continuous color when given routine watering, good drainage, and light seasonal pruning.
4.25” Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
Superbena Peachy Keen (Proven Winners) is a compact, trailing verbena prized for its profusion of soft peach-to-coral flowers and delicate, finely textured foliage. It creates a long-blooming, airy display from late spring through fall, offering continuous color and a refined, lightweight presence in the garden or containers.
Plant characteristics
Habit: Mounding to trailing, typically 8–12 inches tall with a 12–24 inch spread.
Bloom: Continual clusters of small, five-petaled blooms that provide sustained color.
Resilience: Heat- and humidity-tolerant; shows improved resistance to common pests and powdery mildew compared with many other verbena varieties.
Light requirements Thrives in full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for best flowering and a compact habit. It tolerates light afternoon shade but will produce fewer blooms in shadier conditions.
Water requirements Prefers regular watering while establishing. Once established, it tolerates moderate drought—water deeply when the top inch of soil dries. Avoid prolonged saturation to prevent root issues.
Soil and drainage Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Sandy loam or an amended garden mix with good drainage is ideal to prevent root rot and support vigorous growth.
Fertilizer Responds well to a balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied at planting. During the growing season, monthly feeding with a water-soluble fertilizer supports continuous bloom and overall vigor.
Maintenance and pruning
Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy habit.
If plants become leggy, shear back by about one-third in midseason to stimulate fresh growth and encourage a second flush of flowers.
Overall maintenance is minimal with routine light care.
Uses and design notes Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, front-of-border edging, and mixed annual beds. Its trailing habit softens edges and adds movement. Pair with textured foliage plants or cool blues and deep purples to offset and highlight the warm peach tones.
Summary Superbena Peachy Keen is an easy-care, long-blooming choice for sunny spots, offering reliable heat tolerance, an attractive trailing form, and continuous color when given routine watering, good drainage, and light seasonal pruning.
4.25” Eco Pot
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
