VERONICA spicata 'Alba'

Commonly known as Spiked speedwell

Clump-forming perennial with narrow spikes of white flowers in summer
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Lance-shaped to linear, toothed, greyish-green, hairy leaves to 8cm (3in) long
  • White
  • Height
    30-60cm (12-24in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Mat-forming perennial with rooting stems. Produces star-shaped flowers in dense, pyramidal, terminal racemes to 30cm (12in) long
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    Borderline
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

VERONICA spicata 'Alba'

 
Available Early Spring 2023 - 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.
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2023
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Downy mildew, powdery mildew, leaf spot
    Place of origin
    Europe to Turkey, central and eastern Asia
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Veronica - Growing Guide
30-60cm (12-24in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

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