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Speedwell
Veronica teucrium Royal Blue
This is a care-free, mound-forming, bushy evergreen perennial producing long spikes of gorgeous, starry, clear purple-blue flowers which are held high above the foliage throughout the summer. It has grey-green leaves with silvery-white undersides that are moderately fragrant and combines well with other drought tolerant plants such as lavender and rock roses as well as buttercups. Great for using on banks and slopes, beds and borders, alongside a path or edging a border, it can also be used to provide long lasting colour to rockeries and containers
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Prefers a loamy, moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
June to August
Flower Colour:
Clear purple-blue
Other Features:
Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, it’s tolerant of light shade and looks stunning in and out of flower. It’s tolerance of salt-laden air also makes it suitable for growing near the coast
Hardiness:
Frost Hardy: stands a temperatures down to -5°C
Garden Care:
Deadhead faded flowers to maintain a neat appearance and lift and divide congested clumps every few years in spring or autumn as required.
Eventual Height: 40cm
Eventual Spread:
45cm
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