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Prostrate Speedwell Nestor in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Veronica prostrata 'Nestor'

 

Prostrate Speedwell 'Nestor'

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 prostrata is native to Europe and is a herbaceous perennial which has semi-evergreen leaves, forming a low mat of foliage. It produces short spikes of pale or deep blue flowers in early Summer. 'Nestor' produces spikes of pale blue flowers in late Spring and early Summer.

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plant Features
  • Prostrate Speedwell Nestor likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Prostrate Speedwell Nestor likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Prostrate Speedwell Nestor is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Prostrate Speedwell Nestor likes free draining

    Free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Prostrate Speedwell 'Nestor'

Latin name

Veronica prostrata 'Nestor'

type

Herbaceous Perennial

family

Plantaginaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Prostrate Speedwell Nestor likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Prostrate Speedwell Nestor is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Prostrate Speedwell Nestor likes free draining

    Free draining

  • Water

    Prostrate Speedwell Nestor likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Prostrate Speedwell Nestor is 0.30meters x 0.15meters 0.30 M 0.15 M

Veronica prostrata 'Nestor'

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 prostrata is native to Europe and is a herbaceous perennial which has semi-evergreen leaves, forming a low mat of foliage. It produces short spikes of pale or deep blue flowers in early Summer. 'Nestor' produces spikes of pale blue flowers in late Spring and early Summer.


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. Choose a site in full sun.

 

Propagation by Division

From Early Autumn TO Late Spring

Veronica prostrata 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 Early Summer TO Mid Summer

Veronica prostrata produces short spikes of blue flowers from in summer.

 
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