Speedwell Veronica Longifolia Blue

What Speedwell Veronica Longifolia Blue is

Speedwell Veronica Longifolia Blue (Veronica longifolia) is a perennial flower of the Plantaginaceae family. Blue speedwell has a low, compact, mat-forming habit that makes it suitable as a ground cover.

Speedwell flowers form on spikes; they are violet-blue and very attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

The plant is small in size, which makes it a lovely container plant.

Sowing – the seeds are sown under cover or directly in the soil in March or April. At a temp. of 18-22 ° the seeds germinate within 2-3 weeks.

Transplanting – in July–August at a spacing of 30x40 cm.

Grow in a sunny position.

Veronica is a perennial flower with graceful spikes in blue, pink and white – bee-friendly and hardy.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 89%
• Seeds per packet: 1700–2300 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March and April; seedlings
• Flowering: July and August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Speedwell Veronica Longifolia Blue

Speedwell Veronica Longifolia Blue seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in July and August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Speedwell Veronica Longifolia Blue

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.2–0.5 cm
• Spacing: 30–40 cm
• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow Veronica seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow the flower seeds in small containers or starter trays using a good-quality seed-starting mix. Press the seeds into the mix but do not cover them – light helps germination. Moisten the mix and keep it moist until germination begins. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 25 cm apart. Veronica seeds can also be sown directly outdoors. Prepare a seedbed of loosened soil that is free of weeds. Once the danger of frost has passed, sow the seeds in the bed, pressing the seeds in firmly. Keep moist until germination.

The seeds germinate in light.

Flowering and uses

Flowers June–August.

Frequently asked questions

When should Speedwell Veronica Longifolia Blue be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1700–2300 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 89%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.