Speedwell

£3.99

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: May and June
Flower colour: blue
Hardiness: fully hardy
Spires of cup shaped, clear blue flowers in May and June above robust rosettes of dark green leaves. This delicate speedwell looks lovely towards the front of a mixed or herbaceous border in sun or partial shade. One of the first speedwells to flower, it thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Garden care: Remove faded flower-stems in autumn. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.

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