Creating vertical interest in the garden, Veronica produces slender spikes adorned with tiny, tubular flowers in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white. The blooms are often accentuated by lance-shaped or serrated foliage and come in varying height and growth habits. Veronica is a versatile choice including compact and tidy plants to tall and commanding plants. Choose whichever best suits your garden needs. Veronica is an easy-to-grow perennial that does well as meadow plantings, in beds and borders, or even pots.
Growing Tips:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade; ensure at least six hours of sunlight for optimal flowering.
- Soil: Well-draining soil is essential; amend with compost for improved fertility.
- Watering: Maintain moderate moisture levels; avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Hardiness: Veronica are generally hardy in USDA zones 3-9, depending on the species and variety.
First Lady
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First Lady Veronica produces elegant spikes of pure white flowers that stand tall in the garden on stems of 16-20”. First Lady does best in full sun to partial shade for zones 4-8. This variety is a cottage garden must have!
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First Love
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First Love is a perennial with charming spikes of deep pink to lavender flowers, arranged in dense clusters, on stems of 12-18”. Veronica prefer full sun and well-draining soil in zones 4-8. We love this option for a touch of sophistication to borders, rose beds, and cottage gardens.
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First Glory
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First Glory is a deep-blue Veronica that produces bright green cones that blossom into ultramarine flowers that reach 12-18” tall. This pollinator favorite will bloom late spring to early summer in zones 4-8 when planted in full sun.
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Royal Candles
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Royal Candles Veronica has intense and densely packed violet-blue flower spikes that reach a height of about 18-24”. Royal Candles is well-suited for zones 4-8 when planted in full sun. Royal Candles is an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or as an accent plant in the rose garden.
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