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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 again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. 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 from July 2025
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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
    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...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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