How to Control Verbena Bonariensis

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  1. Kevin Cowans

    Kevin Cowans Super Gardener

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    Hello all

    I hope you are well.

    I have Verbena Bonariensis in a few areas of my Back Garden and it is growing well, and Self Seeding.

    I want to keep them localised to a small(ish) area.

    When would I need to Dead Head them to prevent them from Self Seeding?

    Thanks in advance

    Kevin
     
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    I think you'll have to remove each flower head as soon as it's finished and even ten there may be escapees.
     
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    • Kevin Cowans

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      Hello @NigelJ

      Thanks for the Reply.

      So, basically, Deadhead after Flowering and keep an eye out for escapees.

      I should have kept on top of things Last Year but with the Landscaping etc. things got neglected somewhat, this Year is catch up Time.

      Thanks

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