Veronica spicata - P9

Description
The Spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata) is a creeping perennial that forms blue, rake-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from June to July. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Spiked speedwell 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

Frost hardiness
The Spiked 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.

Flower
Veronica spicata forms rake-shaped, blue flowers arranged in spikes from June.

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