Botanical Name: Common Names:
Veronica spicata Spiked Speedwell,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Rounded, Upright
Description:
A showy low-growing perennial with of dark green foliage and masses of blue flower spikes from Summer through to Winter. Ideal for garden edges, containers and cottage themed gardens. Grows approx. 60cm tall x 45cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant in rich well drained soil, suits sunny to part shade conditions. Requires watering during dry periods. lightly prune after flowering.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Scrophulariaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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