Verbena plant named ‘Sunvivaro’

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a verbena plant which has erect growth habit and good plant height. The plant forms plentiful flowers in a spike in great profusion. The blooming period is late April to November and the flowering duration is long. The entire plant commonly remains in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flower size is large and the petal color is vivid purplish red without an eye. The plant is highly tolerant to heat, and has high resistances to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and high resistance to rain.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Verbena plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by (A) having an erect growth habit, (B) a plentiful quantity of flowers in a spike with a great profusion of blooms, (C) a long flowering duration, (D) a petal color of vivid purplish red without an eye, and (E) a high resistance to rain, heat, drought, diseases, and pests.