Verbena Obsession Cascade Purple Shades w/Eye Seed
Best trailing flower choice for vibrant, sun-loving hanging basket displays.
Transform your hanging baskets and containers with the Verbena Obsession™ Cascade Purple Shades w/Eye Seed. This innovative series is the first trailing Verbena available from seed, offering vigorous, well-branched plants with striking Purple Shades w/Eye colors. Achieve stunning displays comparable to vegetative varieties at a more accessible cost. This product contains 100 raw, untreated seeds, perfect for creating vibrant seasonal flower displays. It's an annual variety that thrives in full sun, making it an excellent choice for adding consistent color throughout the growing season.
$17.93
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6504
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+69%
Above average
Size
100
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Container gardeners seeking dramatic, cascading floral displays
- Busy gardeners needing heat-hardy, low-maintenance summer blooms
- Professional growers requiring reliable, uniform plant development
Who should skip it
- Novice gardeners intimidated by strict seed starting requirements
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Low-effort gardeners wanting plants that bloom without manual intervention
Performance breakdown
Trailing Vigor
Aggressive branching creates lush, full cascades for hanging baskets.
Seed-to-Vegetative Value
Delivers professional-grade results at a fraction of vegetative cutting costs.
Germination Reliability
Consistent 7-12 day window makes planning your seasonal displays easy.
Container Versatility
Compact height and wide spread are perfectly optimized for container gardening.
Sun Tolerance
Thrives in full sun, maintaining vibrant color throughout the hottest months.
Natural Planting Suitability
Untreated seeds offer a clean, natural choice for conscious home gardeners.
Key Specs
Size
100 seeds
Form
RAW/UNTREATED
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Lightly Cover Seed
Germination Days
7-12 Days
Plant Spread
18-24 inches
Plant Height
8-10 inches
Plant Type
Annual Flower
Features
- First trailing Verbena from seed
- Vigorous, well-branched trailing habit
- Bright Purple Shades w/Eye color
- Excellent for baskets and combos
- Untreated seeds for natural planting
- Annual for seasonal color
- Thrives in full sun
What customers say
Serious growers highly recommend this Verbena seed for its professional performance and exceptional reliability. Customers consistently report a near perfect germination rate, confirming superior seed quality. Established plants display a vigorous true to label cascading habit, perfect for baskets and containers. The deep rich purple color fidelity is a major highlight, offering excellent visual contrast. Reviewers also praise the plants' uniformity and impressive resilience against heat and moderate drought, marking it a significant upgrade. While the initial cost is premium, the reduced loss and stunning, long lasting display deliver excellent value. This variety is strongly recommended for gardeners seeking dependable, high performance annuals.
Know before you buy
Yes, it is specifically bred with a trailing habit, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed containers.
Yes, these seeds should be lightly covered with soil or medium, as they require specific conditions to germinate successfully within the 7-12 day window.
This variety is best started as a transplant. We recommend starting them indoors or in a greenhouse to ensure they reach the proper maturity before moving them outside.
Since these plants have a spread of 18-24 inches, you should space them accordingly to allow for their vigorous, well-branched growth habit.
No, these are raw, untreated seeds, which makes them a great option if you prefer natural planting methods.
No, the Verbena Obsession Cascade is an annual variety. It is designed to provide vibrant, consistent color throughout a single growing season.
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