Verbena Voodoo Red Star Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Voodoo Red Star, plant one rooted plug per 4- or 6-inch container or three per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.2, EC of 1.0-1.5, temperatures of 65-76 daytime and 58-65 nighttime, and medium feed (150-250 ppm N). Pinch once at transplant and use low temperatures to control height. This plant is susceptible to powdery mildew and you may see whiteflies.

Starburst red and white flowers bloom from early spring until frost.

Pinch once at transplant.

Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight to the base of each plant.

Use cooler temperatures to control height.

You may see whiteflies.

Powdery mildew can be a problem with Verbena. This variety is mildew resistant, but you may also use a protective fungicide. Control the disease with Daconil ULTREX and Mural or Heritage fungicide in rotation with a myclobutanil chemical such as Eagle or Hoist.

Watch for botrytis while the days are short. This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. Prevent botrytis and other diseases with these measures in your greenhouse:

1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.

2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse.

3. Space containers so the sun can penetrate to the soil level of each plant.

The most common chemicals used to treat botrytis are Medallion and Banrot. Use them as a drench according to each label’s instructions.

We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4- or 6-inch container or three per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepots evenly spaced or centered in the containers.