Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' (Spike Speedwell)
Spike Speedwell 'Sunny Border Blue', Veronica spicata 'Sunny Border Blue'
Highly popular, Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' (Spike Speedwell) is a bushy, upright, clump-forming perennial producing dense, slender spikes of star-shaped, vivid violet-blue flowers from midsummer to fall. Attractive to butterflies, the flowers open from the base upward and sway above the luxurious foliage mound of lance-shaped, dark green, crinkly leaves. Prized by gardeners since its introduction in 1946, it deserves a place in every garden.
- 1993 Perennial Plant of the Year
- Grows in bushy, upright clumps, up to 18-24 in. high (45-60 cm) and 15-20 in. wide (37-50 cm).
- Performs best in full sun, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Best performance occurs with consistent moisture combined with sharp soil drainage.
- Perfect choice for borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, or containers. Good edging plant too. Exceptional as cut flowers. Best when planted in groups.
- Easy to grow, Speedwell requires very low care and is fairly pest and disease-free (some susceptibility to mildew). It is attractive to butterflies, but resistant to rabbit and deer.
- Remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.
- Propagation is easily achieved by division or vegetative cuttings.
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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 | Veronica - Speedwells |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 20" (37cm – 50cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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 | Veronica - Speedwells |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 20" (37cm – 50cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |