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  • VERONICA spicata 'Alba'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    VERONICA spicata 'Alba'

    Commonly known as Spiked speedwell

    Clump-forming perennial with narrow spikes of white flowers in summer
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Available again FEB 2025
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available again FEB 2025 - fresh stock in late winter
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Downy mildew, powdery mildew, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      Europe to Turkey, central and eastern Asia
    • Deciduous
      Lance-shaped to linear, toothed, greyish-green, hairy leaves to 8cm (3in) long
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
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    • 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)
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    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      30-60cm (12-24in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
       
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