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garden speedwell 'Blauriesin'

Veronica longifolia 'Blauriesin'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Veronica
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A bushy, clump-forming perennial to around 75cm high, with upright stems and long, lance-shaped, toothed green leaves. Long, narrow spikes of deep blue flowers are produced from mid summer through to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in sun or light shade, in moist, well-drained soil that does not dry out. Mulching is beneficial on drier soils. Will not tolerate waterlogging. May need support, see staking perennials

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowers. Remove faded flower stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years