Superbena® Royale Romance Verbena

Superbena® Royale Romance is a vigorous, mounding verbena that trails over container edges and carries rich merlot-colored flowers. The exact ‘RIKAV38602’ selection is promoted for long flowering from planting to frost and for heat and drought tolerance. [Proven Winners](https://cdn2.provenwinners.com/plants/verbena/superbena-royale-romance-verbena) ## Growth and use This compact Royale form grows about 6–12 inches tall and spreads 18–24 inches, with stems that may trail farther. Use it at the front of a sunny border, as a flowering groundcover, or as a spiller in mixed containers. The breeder lists part sun to sun and notes that the flowers attract butterflies. ## Site and care Give the plant a bright position and soil that drains freely. Let the surface dry slightly between waterings, but do not allow severe wilting. Proven Winners notes that Royale Romance flowers earlier and can be produced in smaller containers than standard Superbena varieties; its [cultivar page](https://cdn2.provenwinners.com/plants/verbena/superbena-royale-romance-verbena) also provides current size, exposure, water, and flowering information. ## Maintenance Deadheading is not necessary. If a fuller shape is desired, the breeder recommends trimming up to 20% from the stem ends at midseason, then feeding to encourage fresh growth and flowers.