Veronica spicata incana - P9

Description
The Spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata) is a creeping, runner-forming, winter-green perennial that forms dark blue, rake-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from June to July. Its lanceolate leaves are silver-grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Spiked speedwell is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Veronica incana, Pseudolysimachion spicatum ssp. incanum.

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

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Spiked speedwell are silver-grey, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Spiked speedwell has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping, runner-forming.

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 ssp. incana forms rake-shaped, dark blue flowers arranged in spikes from June.

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