FL3811A - Blue Bouquet Pelleted
Veronica spicata. The 30-38cm (12-15") tall, tapered spires of deep blue flowers attract bees and butterflies from spring to late summer. This perennial works equally well in the flower bed and as a container plant, and its cut flowers are long lasting. Grow Blue Bouquet Veronica in full sun in fertile, moist soil for the longest bloom period. It looks splendid in larger containers. This unusual perennial blooms in the first year of growth, but just gets better as the years pass. This variety comes as pelleted seeds and is sold by seed count. Blue Bouquet have pelleted seeds for easy handing. Hardy to Zone 3.
Perennial
- Perennial
- Grows 30-38cm (12-15")
- Deep blue flowers
- Suitable for containers
- Blooms in the first year
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How To Grow
Veronica is also known as Brid’s-eye and Speedwell. It is a popular hardy perennial that grows upright with intensely blue flowers. It is easy to grow Veronica from seeds.
Latin
Veronica spicata “Blue Bouquet”
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: 3-10
Timing
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out, or direct sow outdoors in early spring or early autumn.
Starting
Sow on the surface of the soil, under bright lights if starting indoors. Transplant in early spring for flowers the first year.
Growing
Water and deadhead regularly, but feed only occasionally. Rich soil results in weak plants. Flowering may be limited in hot weather. Cut back to the ground in the autumn.