Veronica Inspire Blue ('Yabblu'PBR)
spiked speedwell [Inspire Blue]
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm in height, forming low tufts of lance-shaped, green leaves and upright flower stems topped with star-shaped, deep-blue flowers from late spring to summer
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Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
It is tolerant to wide range of soils, as long as not extremely dry or prone to waterlogging. It prefers loamy, moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soils and position in full sun or light shade. Mulching is beneficial on dry soils
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Deadheading encourages further flowers. Remove faded flower stems in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot, Powdery mildew and downy mildews
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