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Week 17 – April 23, 2024

Plant Information

Veronica Venice Blue

  • Veronica Venice Blue - Bloom
  • Veronica Venice Blue - Container
  • Veronica Venice Blue - Landscape
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Veronica austriaca

Common Name: Speedwell

Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-31.7°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring

Plant Habit: Spreading

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Venice Blue has bright blue flowers and attractive habit, and is deer and rabbit resistant.

Grower Information:

Easy-to-grow Veronica makes an excellent season extender! It requires less vernalization than other austriaca types; features strong, upright stems for outstanding show at retail and in the garden. Plus, this early Spring-flowering variety loves the heat.

'Florverblue'

Protection Information: PP27,555

(Flowering Only License)