speedwell
Veronica 'First Love'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Speedwell (Veronica 'First Love') should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not wet. Water the plant once or twice a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Check the top inch or 2 of soil before each watering; if the soil still feels moist, then do not water. Overwatering can cause root rot in Speedwell, so it is important not to overwater.
sunlight
Speedwell (Veronica 'First Love') is a shade-loving, low-maintenance perennial that prefers partial sun, meaning 3-4 hours of direct sunlight a day. Sunlight should be provided in the morning or late afternoon during the summer; however, during the winter months, providing bright morning sunlight can also be beneficial to the plant. Be sure to avoid overexposure to direct sunlight and shield it from hottest afternoon sun. Speedwell will benefit greatly from indirect sunlight or dappled shade the rest of the day, as well as morning or late afternoon sun in the summer months.
pruning
Veronica ‘First Love’, commonly known as speedwell, should be pruned lightly in early spring and then again after flowering, removing any dead or diseased stems and excess growth. For additional pruning, the dead flower stems should be removed as soon as they have finished flowering and the longer stems can be shortened as desired. Pruning this plant back by 1-third every year will ensure healthy, vigorous growth.
