Spiked Speedwell (Veronica spicata) seeds

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Spiked Speedwell (Veronica spicata) seeds

A hardy, perennial plant for wildlife-friendly gardens. Blooms in blue-violet from summer into autumn.
Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds.
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.

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SKU: VER05

GTIN: 4251420520487

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Veronica spicata, commonly known as Spiked Speedwell, is a beautiful perennial that brings vibrant colour to your garden. Growing to a height of 20 to 40 centimetres, it forms compact, dense clumps with flower spikes that can appear in shades of violet-blue, pink or white, depending on the variety. From June to September, this splash of colour attracts bees and other valuable pollinators – a true highlight for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Spiked Speedwell thrives in sunny locations and prefers well-drained, rather poor soils. It also tolerates dry conditions very well, making it an excellent choice for gravel borders or rock gardens. And the best part? A light trim after flowering not only keeps the plant compact but can also encourage a second flush of blooms in late summer.

Combine it with other sun-loving species such as mountain asters or Dianthus carthusianorum to create a flowering oasis that also supports biodiversity.

Plant description

Species:	Plantaginaceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Container plant Wildflower
Flower colour:	Blue Lilac
Region of origin:	Northern Europe Turkey Central Europe Eastern Europe Siberia Ukraine
Use:	Cut flower Container plant Ornamental plant Good insect food plant
Characteristics:	Drought tolerant Needs light to germinate Food for bees Winter-hardy
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Winter hardiness zones:	3 (-40 bis -34 °C)
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Halbschatten Full sun
Soil type:	Dry Low nutrient levels Humus-rich Undemanding Free-draining
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Water requirement:	No waterlogging Low
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Sowing is best done in spring, once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a full sun location with well-drained, low-nutrient soil. Sow the seeds thinly, cover lightly with soil, and keep the soil moist until germination – seedlings usually appear after 2 to 4 weeks. Once they have developed, thin out the young plants to a spacing of about 20 to 30 centimetres to give Veronica spicata enough room to grow. Hardy and resilient, the plant requires no special winter protection and is an easy-care addition to any garden.

Other names

Botanical name:	Veronica spicata; Pseudolysimachion spicatum;
French names:	Véronique en Épi;
English names:	Spiked Speedwell;
Spanish names:	Verónica espigada;
Italian names:	Veronica spigata;

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Total entries: 1

Schöne Blüten, aber langsames Wachstum
Die Blüten des Ährigen Ehrenpreises sind wirklich schön, allerdings wächst die Pflanze in meinem Garten etwas langsamer als erwartet.

Gerhard N , 28.02.2025

Total entries: 1

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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