Verbena plant named `Sunmaribisu`

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a Verbena plant which has a broad spreading growth habit and long stems. The plant forms flowers in clusters with a great profusion of blooms. The blooming period is late April to November and flowering duration is long. The entire plant remains in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flower size is large and the petals of the flowers are a vivid red-purple coloration. The plant is highly tolerant to heat, and exhibits a high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and a high resistance to rain is exhibited.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a broad spreading growth habit with long stems,   (b) forms in abundance clusters of attractive vivid red-purple blossoms that remain on the plant for an extended period of time, and   (c) exhibits good tolerance to rain, heat, drought, and diseases; substantially as shown and described.