Veronica spicata var. hybrida
Welsh Spiked Speedwell
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 spicata is a herbaceous perennial which is native from Europe across to Central Siberia and Northern China. It has deciduous lance shaped green leaves, and produces tall spikes of flowers ranging in colour from blues, pinks, purples and whites. Veronica spicata var. hybrida is a plant which is found native to the UK, and mostly in wales. It has long spikes of intense blue flowers.
Contributed by @iankestrey
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Welsh Spiked Speedwell
Latin name
Veronica spicata var. hybrida
type
Herbaceous Perennial
family
Plantaginaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
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
0.40 M
0.60 M
Veronica spicata var. hybrida
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 spicata is a herbaceous perennial which is native from Europe across to Central Siberia and Northern China. It has deciduous lance shaped green leaves, and produces tall spikes of flowers ranging in colour from blues, pinks, purples and whites. Veronica spicata var. hybrida is a plant which is found native to the UK, and mostly in wales. It has long spikes of intense blue flowers.
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.
Propagation by Division
From Early Autumn TO Late Winter
Veronica spicata 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 spicata produces tall spikes of blue, purple, white or pink flowers from late spring through to mid summer.
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