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    VERONICA
    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.

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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 spicata 'Alba'
    Clump-forming perennial with narrow spikes of white flowers in summer
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    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
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