Veronica officinalis - P9

Description
The Common speedwell (Veronica officinalis) is a creeping perennial that produces purple flowers from June to September. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Common speedwell is well tolerant of frost.

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

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common speedwell has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

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 Common speedwell sets beautiful accents together with: Garden cowslip, Creeping groundsel.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Veronica officinalis forms purple flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, medicine, cottage garden, bee pasture, woodland border, herbaceous border