Veronica Lavender Lightsaber
Veronica Lavender Lightsaber
Veronica x spicata Lavender Lightsaber PP32359
Spiked Speedwell
Back-to-school special offer!
Get €10 off for every €50 you spend! And get up to €40 off on a single order.
How does it work?
1. Shop your favourites
Add your favourite plants to your basket. For every €50 you spend (excluding delivery charges, store credit and the plastic-free option), you’ll receive a €10 voucher.
€50 spent = €10 voucher
€100 spent = €20 voucher
€150 spent = €30 voucher
€200 spent = €40 voucher
2. Place your order
Once your basket reaches one of the spending thresholds, place your order. You can even choose your delivery date!
3. Receive your voucher
As soon as your order has been shipped, you’ll receive an email containing your personal voucher code and its value.
4. Use it on your next order
Your voucher is valid for 90 days from the date you receive it. It can be used once only, on a new order worth at least the value of the voucher, excluding delivery charges.
Please note: Vouchers can be combined with other offers, but cannot be split or refunded.
Why not try an alternative variety in stock?
View all →
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 3 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 3 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
This plant carries a 12 months recovery warranty
More information
We guarantee the quality of our plants for a full growing cycle, and will replace at our expense any plant that fails to recover under normal climatic and planting conditions.
Would this plant suit my garden?
Set up your Plantfit profile →
Description
Veronica 'Lavender Lightsaber' is a robust hybrid Veronica that is excellent for borders. The plant forms a compact tuft of leaves with long, branching, lavender flower spikes in summer, adding height and sculptural interest to any setting. This hardy variety thrives in the sun with minimal maintenance and is excellent as a cut flower.
Veronica 'Lavender Lightsaber' was bred by the renowned perennial plant breeder Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens in Michigan, United States. It is a perennial plant in the plantain family, formerly classified in the figwort family. The plant develops a small, compact tuft of leafy stems about 30-35 cm (12-14in) high and 40 cm (16in) wide. This variety reaches 75 cm (30in) high when in flower. Its hairy stems bear ovate to lanceolate, dark green leaves with finely toothed edges. From July to August and sometimes until September, it produces 40 cm (16in) long, nectar-rich floral spikes at the tips of the stems with secondary floral spikes quite low on the flower stems. Countless small star-shaped flowers cluster on the upright spikes. The above-ground vegetation dries out in winter and regrows in spring.
Veronica 'Lavender Lightsaber' can be planted in any loose, not too dry soil, preferably in full sun. It is particularly suited to flower borders alongside robust perennials such as 'Shapcott Ruffles' daisies, 'Lilac Girl' Oriental poppies, echinaceas. Its combination with Black-eyed Susans is original and pleasing and its lavender spikes will complement the most beautiful roses. It can also be grown in a large pot on the terrace or balcony.
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Veronica
x spicata
Lavender Lightsaber PP32359
Plantaginaceae
Spiked Speedwell
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Veronica Lavender Lightsaber will thrive in loose, well-prepared, fairly fertile garden soil that doesn't dry out too much in summer. It prefers very sunny positions and withstands cold winters well. You can prune the faded, brownish stems and cut the clumps back in spring before growth restarts.
Planting period
Intended location
Care
Planting & care advice
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
This item has not been reviewed yet - be the first to leave a review about it.
Recently viewed products
Haven't found what you were looking for?
Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
Shipping country and language
Your country of residence may be:
Your country of residence is:
For a better user experience on our website, you can select:
Your shipping country:
-
Austria
-
Belgium
-
Bosnia & Herzegovina
-
Bulgaria
-
Croatia
-
Cyprus
-
Czechia
-
Denmark
-
Estonia
-
Finland
-
France
-
Germany
-
Greece
-
Hungary
-
Iceland
-
Ireland
-
Italy
-
Latvia
-
Liechtenstein
-
Lithuania
-
Luxembourg
-
Malta
-
Netherlands
-
Poland
-
Portugal
-
Romania
-
Serbia
-
Slovakia
-
Slovenia
-
Spain
-
Sweden
-
Switzerland
Language:
-
French
-
English
-
Spanish
-
Italian
-
German
-
Portuguese
-
Dutch
-
Finnish
My Account
Hello
My wish lists
My cart
Log in / Register
Existing customer?
This form is protected by reCAPTCHA - the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
New customer?
Create an account to track your orders, access our customer service and, if you wish, make the most of our upcoming offers.