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speedwell 'Ionian Skies'

Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies'

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

'Ionian Skies' is compact perennial to 30cm tall, forming a clump with deeply toothed leaves and loose racemes of sky blue flowers throughout the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil

Pruning

Deadhead flowers or cut back to the base in summer to tidy

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or autumn or basal stem cuttings when new shoots are 8cm (3in) tall

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot, Powdery mildew and downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years