Veronica 'Giles van Hees'

Common Name: Spike Speedwell

A dwarf Veronica perfect for the front of the border or in containers. This variety looks much like its larger cousins, but is shorter. The dark green foliage forms a nice mound topped by bright pink flower spikes whose sweet nectar attracts butterflies. It is extremely long-flowering beginning in midsummer and is easy to grow.

Height:

6.0 Inches

Spread:

10.0-12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Small Miniature

Origin:

Not Native to North America

This perennial is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil types. Amending soils, especially very heavy and light types, with generous amounts of organic matter will result in improved performance. Although tolerant of partial shade, it will flower better in full sun. Deadheading will promote additional blooms.

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