Veronica longifolia - P9

Description
The Garden speedwell (Veronica longifolia) In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Garden speedwell is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pseudoliysimachion longifolium ssp. longifolium.

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

Frost hardiness
The Garden speedwell has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, 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 Garden speedwell sets beautiful accents together with: Lancet-leaved maiden's eye, Tall golden sheaf, Large-flowered garden daisy.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture, perennial bed