Species speedwell Guide

speedwell

Veronica 'Wizard of Ahhs'

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Blue Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

purple

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

High

watering

Speedwell (Veronica 'Wizard of Ahhs') should be watered when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry, approximately 1-2 times per week. To prevent overwatering, always check the soil before each watering. Be sure to water the plant slowly and deeply, saturating the soil and allowing it to drain completely. During winter months, reduce watering frequency. The water should only be given enough to keep the soil from completely drying out. When kept indoors, try to keep soil evenly moist, but not overly wet. Avoid misting the leaves of the plant as it can lead to fungal disease.

sunlight

Speedwell (Veronica 'Wizard of Ahhs') should be grown in full sun for most of the day. This means that the plant has access to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. Speedwell also needs some afternoon shade, so it shouldn’t be placed in direct sunlight for too long. During warmer months, the plant should have access to partial sun or filtered light during the hottest part of the day, typically from 10am to 4pm.

pruning

Speedwell (Veronica 'Wizard of Ahhs') should be pruned lightly in the early spring before it starts to produce new growth. It should be pruned to shape and encourage dense growth. After pruning, any dead, diseased, or damaged stems should be removed and discarded. Additionally, a light trimming of the stems and foliage can be done in late summer to remove any spent flowers. Without removing dead stems the plant can become leggy so it's important to trim them regularly.