Species spike speedwell
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spike speedwell

Veronica 'Spike'

Veronica 'Spike' is an attractive spiky flower with a deep blue hue. It can reach a height of up to 45 cm and its robust stems are covered with a with of small, round leaves. In late spring to early summer it produces tight clusters of up to 25 delicate blue-purple spikes. The flower heads are an attractive pollinator to a variety of beneficial insects and attract bees and butterflies into the garden. Its low-maintenance habit means it's a great choice for borders, beds, and rocky gardens. Spike Speedwell is the perfect addition to any garden looking for texture and a pop of color.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Bright blue Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Spike speedwell should be watered once a week to 10 days, using enough water to keep the soil moist but not soaked. During hot weather, they may need additional water. Never allow the plant to sit in water. If you are using a tray to catch water drainage, empty it out after 20 minutes or so. Check the soil twice a week to make sure it is not too dry. Spike speedwell does not like to have overly wet roots.

sunlight

Spike speedwell (Veronica 'Spike') grows best in full sun, which means that it should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. However, it can also tolerate partial shade, such as a few hours of morning sun and afternoon shade. If in an area that receives more shade than sun, try to give it the best light you can for at least 4-6 hours daily.

pruning

When pruning your Veronica 'Spike' plant, you should do so twice a year. Prune it at the start of spring and again in late summer. When pruning, you should aim to remove any dead, diseased, or damaged foliage, as well as any long, thin stems. This will help to encourage new, healthy growth. You should also pinch back any long shoots to encourage it to remain bushy. When pruning your Veronica 'Spike', use shapes pruners and avoid cutting too much or too little. If you trim too much, you may cut away too many branches and leaves, resulting in an unbalanced look to your plant. On the other hand, if you cut too little, your plant may become overgrown and overcrowded.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Veronica 'Spike' also known as spike speedwell typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Veronica 'Spike' also known as spike speedwell typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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