Veronica spicata 'Anniversary Blue' - P9

Description
The Spiked speedwell 'Anniversary Blue' (Veronica spicata) is a creeping perennial that forms blue-violet, ray-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Spiked speedwell 'Anniversary Blue' is well tolerant of frost.

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

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Spiked speedwell 'Anniversary Blue' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Spiked speedwell 'Anniversary Blue' 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.

Flower
Veronica spicata 'Anniversary Blue' forms rake-shaped, blue-violet flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bee pasture, rose garden