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Xela's Garden

Veronica / Speedwell .... pink

Genus: Veronica.

Species: Veronica spicata.

Planted 07 Vistabile Front footpath border
Shenstone front dining room border
Bought 07 at ? for £?

Plant Type: Perennial

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3
AHS Heat Zone:

Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade

Water Usage: Medium

Soil Type: Well-Drained

Height: 10 inches
Spread: 12 inches

Season of Bloom: May to October
Bloom Color: Pink

Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

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Reminders for this plant

Due about 11 years ago:

Mulch

Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.

Due over 10 years ago:

Tidy

Remove faded flower-stems in autumn.

Divide

divide tired clumps in autumn to propagate.