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Veronica ‘Blue Skywalker’ (Spike Speedwell)

Spike Speedwell 'Blue Skywalker'

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Veronica Blue Skywalker, Spike Speedwell Blue Skywalker, Blue Flowers, Blue flower spikes, Blue Veronica
Veronica Blue Skywalker, Spike Speedwell Blue Skywalker, Blue Flowers, Blue flower spikes, Blue Veronica

Perfect for small gardens, Veronica ‘Blue Skywalker’ (Spike Speedwell) is a bushy, upright, clump-forming perennial producing tall spikes of lavender blue flowers from mid to late summer. Opening from the base upward, the blossoms create an eye-catching floral display for weeks. They sway above the healthy foliage mound of lance-shaped, medium green leaves. This compact speedwell features a beautifully rounded habit and is ideal for the middle of the border or for containers where it will create a charming impact.

  • Grows up to 28-30 in. tall (70-75 cm) and 18-20 in. wide (45-50 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Although tolerant of partial shade, it will flower better in full sun.
  • Perfect choice for borders, cottage gardens or containers. Exceptional as cut flowers.
  • Easy to grow, Speedwell requires very low care and is fairly pest and disease-free (some susceptibility to mildew). It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, but resistant to deer.
  • Remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Veronica
Common names Speedwell
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 20"
(50cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Salt
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Veronica longifolia ‘First Memory’ (Speedwell)
Veronica spicata ‘Giles Van Hees’ (Spike Speedwell)
Veronica ‘Very Van Gogh’ (Spike Speedwell)
Veronica spicata Snow Candles (Spike Speedwell)
Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell)
Veronica perfoliata (Digger’s Speedwell)

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Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle)
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Veronica
Common names Speedwell
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 20"
(50cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Salt
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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