Veronica austriaca teucrium - P9

Description
The Austrian speedwell (Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium) is an upright perennial that produces blue flowers from May to July. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, loamy soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Austrian speedwell is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Veronica teucrium.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Austrian speedwell has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Austrian speedwell sets beautiful accents together with: Blood-red cranesbill, fluffy feather grass.

Tasks
Cut back: From the end of July to the beginning of August.

Flower
Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium forms blue flowers from May.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, woodland border, steppe garden