How to prune verbena × hybrida 'obsession coral eye'

Continuously through summer; shear mid-season if straggly. Pinch or snip spent flower clusters back to the nearest healthy leaf or side shoot. For a mid-season refresh, cut plants back by one-third and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser.

Deadhead weekly; shear once mid-season if needed. Verbena 'Obsession Coral Eye' benefits from deadheading and occasional trimming to stay neat and flower continuously. Remove faded flower clusters and, if plants become straggly mid-season, cut them back by up to one-third to encourage fresh growth. Good air circulation from trimming also reduces powdery mildew risk.

Pinch or snip spent flower clusters back to the nearest healthy leaf or side shoot. For a mid-season refresh, cut plants back by one-third and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser.