Spike Speedwell 'Giles Van Hees', Veronica 'Giles Van Hees'
Perfect for small gardens, Veronica spicata ‘Giles Van Hees’ (Spike Speedwell) is a compact, clump-forming perennial producing upright spikes of star-shaped, rose-pink flowers from early to late summer. Attractive to butterflies, the flowers open from the base upward and sway above the bushy foliage mound of lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Compact and bushy, this dwarf speedwell is ideal for the front of the border, as an edging, or in containers where it will create a long-lasting impact. An easy and carefree plant.
| 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 |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| 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 |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Veronica spicata ‘Giles Van Hees’ (Spike Speedwell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica spicata ‘Giles Van Hees’ (Spike Speedwell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
