Veronica gentianoides typically starts flowering in April.
Gentian speedwell
Veronica gentianoides
Gentian Speedwell (Veronica gentianoides) is an herbaceous perennial plant, producing low-growing mounds of foliage. The small oval leaves form a tangled mass, giving the plant a neat shape and texture. Long-lasting, bright blue – almost cornflower– coloured flowers, with white centres, rise from the foliage in summer. This plant is very low-maintenance and works wonderfully well in rock gardens, around the edges of paths and as a ground cover. It is also fast-growing and loves full sun. It will reseed itself and provide abundantly of flowers yearly.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Gentian speedwell is a plant species that enjoys a moist soil, so it can be watered often but lightly. The best way to water this plant is to give it a good soaking once a week. However, in hotter months, you may need to water it twice a week. To determine if it needs water, check the top few inches of soil for dryness. If it is dry, give it a good soak, making sure to let the water drain out of the bottom of the container. Make sure to never leave your Gentian speedwell soggy.
sunlight
Gentian speedwell (Veronica gentianoides) prefers full sun for optimal growth, but will tolerate partial shade. From late spring to early fall, the plant needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In the northern regions of its natural range, the plant may benefit from supplemental lighting in the winter months. Due to its small size, it can also get enough light to thrive on a windowsill.
pruning
Gentian speedwell should be pruned in early spring, before new growth on the plant begins. Pruning should consist of cutting back the old-growth stems and branches to within the outer edge of the clump. This will help promote new, more vigorous branches and stems, and encourage an upright shape and fuller growth. After pruning, it is recommended to fertilize the plant to help with the transition.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
