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    VERONICA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    VERONICA VERONICA VERONICA VERONICA Agastache ‘Blackadder’, Perouskia ‘Blue Spire’, Lavandula, Veronicastrum and Phlomis russeliana © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’, Phlomis russeliana, Perouskia ‘Blue Spire’ and Veronicastrum © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Echinacea purpurea, Veronicastrum, Allium giganteum and Salvia © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Crocosmia, Iris, Veronica © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    VERONICA

    Commonly known as Speedwell

    All Flower APR-JUN

    Speedwells.

    Genus of about 250 species of annuals, perennials and mostly deciduous subshrubs, some of them rhizomatous. Also includes some marginal aquatics.

    They are found in swamps and moist meadows and grassland or in open woodland to dry, sunny meadows, rocky hills and scree, mainly in Europe.

    There are 15 or more species native to the UK, plus a couple of introductions which are spreading.

    Includes common speedwell, V. officinalis, used historically for a variety of complaints, brooklime, V. beccabunga, an aquatic and V. spicata, the very rare spiked speedwell.

     

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    • Place of origin
      Europe
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Annuals, perennials and mostly deciduous subshrubs
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    Varieties
    VERONICA gentianoides
    Dainty light blue spikes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    VERONICA prostrata 'Trehane'
    Mat-forming perennial with yellow-green leaves and deep blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    VERONICA spicata 'Alba'
    Clump-forming perennial with narrow spikes of white flowers in summer
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again from March 2025
    New stock in early spring.
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    VERONICA spicata 'Glory'
    ('Royal Candles'). Deep blue flower spikes throughout the summer on compact, hardy plants
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    VERONICA spicata 'Rotfuchs'
    Spiked speedwell
    ('Red Fox') - a clump-forming perennial with very deep pink flower spikes only growing 12-15 inches in height
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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