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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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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Downy mildew, powdery mildew, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Europe to Turkey, central and eastern Asia -
DeciduousLance-shaped to linear, toothed, greyish-green, hairy leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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White
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Town garden
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
30-60cm (12-24in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly 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
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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 -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size30-60cm (12-24in)
45cm (18in)
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