Veronica prostrata 'Spode Blue'
Prostrate Speedwell 'Spode Blue'
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica prostrata is native to Europe and is a herbaceous perennial which has semi-evergreen leaves, forming a low mat of foliage. It produces short spikes of pale or deep blue flowers in early Summer. 'Spode Blue' is a prostrate spreading plant with small clusters of pale blue flowers.
Contributed by @RuthRhodes
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Prostrate Speedwell 'Spode Blue'
Latin name
Veronica prostrata 'Spode Blue'
type
Herbaceous Perennial
family
Plantaginaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.25 M
0.10 M
Veronica prostrata 'Spode Blue'
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica prostrata is native to Europe and is a herbaceous perennial which has semi-evergreen leaves, forming a low mat of foliage. It produces short spikes of pale or deep blue flowers in early Summer. 'Spode Blue' is a prostrate spreading plant with small clusters of pale blue flowers.
Planting
From Early Autumn TO Late Spring
Plant in any ordinary, well-drained soil in a sunny position from early Autumn to mid Spring. The soil should be well drained. Choose a site in full sun.
Propagation by Division
From Early Autumn TO Late Spring
Veronica prostrata can be propagated by division which should occur every third year. Division can be done in either autumn or spring.
Flowering Season (Spring/Summer)
From Early Summer TO Mid Summer
Veronica prostrata produces short spikes of blue flowers from in summer.
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