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Gentian Speedwell Little Blues in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Veronica gentianoides 'Little Blues'

 

Gentian Speedwell 'Little Blues'

Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica gentianoides is a herbaceous perennial which has glossy green foliage, and produces tall spikes of pale blue flowers in early Summer. 'Little Blues' is a compact plant producing short spikes with light blue flowers with dark blue veins.

 
plant Features
  • Gentian Speedwell Little Blues likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Gentian Speedwell Little Blues likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Gentian Speedwell Little Blues is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Gentian Speedwell Little Blues likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Gentian Speedwell 'Little Blues'

Latin name

Veronica gentianoides 'Little Blues'

type

Herbaceous Perennial

family

Plantaginaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Gentian Speedwell Little Blues likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Gentian Speedwell Little Blues is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Gentian Speedwell Little Blues likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Gentian Speedwell Little Blues likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Gentian Speedwell Little Blues is 0.50meters x 0.20meters 0.50 M 0.20 M

Veronica gentianoides 'Little Blues'

Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica gentianoides is a herbaceous perennial which has glossy green foliage, and produces tall spikes of pale blue flowers in early Summer. 'Little Blues' is a compact plant producing short spikes with light blue flowers with dark blue veins.


Planting

From Early Autumn TO Late Spring

Plant in any ordinary, well-drained soil in a sunny position from early Autumn to mid Spring. The soil should be well drained but moisture retentive. Choose a site in full sun or partial shade.

 

Propagation by Division

From Early Autumn TO Late Winter

Veronica gentianoides can be propagated by division which should occur every third year. Division can be done in either autumn or spring.

 

Flowering Season (Spring/Summer)

From Late Spring TO Mid Summer

Veronica gentianoides produces tall spikes of pale blue flowers from late spring through to mid summer.

 
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