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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.
Further Reading....
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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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Full sun - or partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - leaf spot, powdery and downy mildew -
Place of origin - Europe -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - loamy soil preferred
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AGASTACHE 'Blackadder'
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AGASTACHE foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'
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ALLIUM giganteum
Giant ornamental onion
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CROCOSMIA
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CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer'
Montbretia
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HELENIUM 'Ruby Thuesday'
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HEMEROCALLIS 'Sammy Russell'
Daylily
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IRIS
LAVANDULA
Lavender
MONARDA
Bergamot, Bee balm
NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
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PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
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PHLOMIS russeliana
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SALVIA
Sage
Buy Varieties of VERONICA
VERONICA spicata 'Alba' >
Commonly known as: Spiked speedwell.
Clump-forming perennial with narrow spikes of white flowers in summer
VERONICA spicata 'Glory' >
Commonly known as: Spiked speedwell.
('Royal Candles'). Deep blue flower spikes throughout the summer on compact, hardy plants
VERONICA spicata 'Rotfuchs' >
Commonly known as: Spiked speedwell.
('Red Fox') - a clump-forming perennial with very deep pink flower spikes only growing 12-15 inches in height
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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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