Veronica spicata Sightseeing Mix: A Symphony of Colorful Blooms
Description: Veronica spicata Sightseeing Mix, commonly known as Speedwell or Spike Speedwell, is a glorious, first-year flowering perennial. Whimsical spires, reaching 30 inches in height, create a colorful mix of rosy-pink, vibrant violet-blue, and snowy white. Easy to grow and early blooming, this cut-and-come-again charmer is a pollinator attractant, pumping out bloom spires from spring through the end of summer. Loved by professional growers and home gardeners alike, it's an ideal choice for cutting gardens, providing excellent vertical interest in borders or color transitions. With excellent mildew resistance and tolerance to semi-wet areas, it's hardy to zones 3-8.
Key Features:s
- Harvesting: Harvest when Mature, Good for Cutting, Cut & Come Again, Long Vase Life
- Growing Conditions: Field Crop, Grows Well in Containers
- Additional Characteristics: Best Suited for Spring & Fall Crop, Start Early for Transplants, Good for Overwintering, Cold Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Easy to Grow
- Flowering Months: May, June, July, August
- Garden Style: Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Romantic, Victorian
- Lighting Conditions: Full Sun
- Seed Type: Open Pollinated
- Days to Maturity: Perennial
- Stem Type: Single Stem
- Plant Hardiness: Hardy
- Plant Height: 21 - 30 inches
- Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
- Plant Moisture & Climate: Heat Tolerant, Well-drained
- Plant Uses: Cut Flower & Bouquets, Sustains Beneficial Insects, Attracts Friendly Pollinators, Patio Container Friendly, Ornamental, Landscape
- Shape: Spike
Note: This variety is a delightful addition to your garden, offering not only visual appeal but also a habitat for beneficial insects. Its versatile uses make it a favorite among gardeners seeking beauty with functionality. 🌸🦋