Veronica longifolia First Lady
Veronica longifolia First Lady
Veronica longifolia First Lady
Longleaf Speedwell, Garden Speedwell, Long-leaf Veronica
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Description
Veronica longifolia 'First Lady' is a medium-sized cultivar of Long-leaved Speedwell from the First series, which also includes 'First Glory', 'First Match', and 'First Love'. This series is characterized by compact and floriferous, long-flowering varieties. The flower spikes of 'First Lady' are white, short and thick, dense and numerous between June and September. This spectacular, upright and sculptural perennial enlivens borders with erect spikes that attract pollinators. It is moist soil plant, ideal for water edges or in borders with moist soil, in sun or partial shade.
Veronica longifolia is a herbaceous plant of the Plantaginaceae family, found in northern and central Europe and Asia. It forms quite large with erect stems, sometimes over 1 m (3ft) in the wild. 'First Lady' is a smaller, highly floriferous form that reaches 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24in) high and 60 cm (24in) wide, with an upright bushy habit. Its deciduous leaves can be opposite, but are often whorled in groups of three or four. Fairly narrow and lanceolate with short petioles, their blades are deeply toothed, dark green tinged with silver, 10-12 cm (4-5in) long. It flowers between June and September with very dense racemes (clusters), resembling narrow spikes, with tightly packed tiny, tubular, white flowers with four petals and two prominent stamens. The flowers are nectar-rich and attractive to bees, followed heart-shaped capsules. The deciduous vegetation emerges in spring and withers in autumn.
This hardy speedwell loves bright exposures and rich, moist soil. It blends well with lots of plants and creates magnificent summer compositions, on the banks of a pond. Plant it alongside eupatoriums, meadowsweets, Purple Loosestrife or Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' . In a wilder style, in the middle of a border, this elegant perennial is very successful in combination with tall grasses: Miscanthus, Panicum, Stipa. A planting with old roses, such as Felicia or Cornelia for example, is very elegant.
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Botanical data
Veronica
longifolia
First Lady
Plantaginaceae
Longleaf Speedwell, Garden Speedwell, Long-leaf Veronica
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Veronica longifolia 'First Lady' is easy-to-grow in moist to wet soil. It thrives in humid atmospheres near water. It develops and flowers best in sunny locations. Veronica longifolia can be planted in the garden almost all year round, except during freezing periods and summer droughts. Prune the faded flower stems to promote more flowers. Adding compost at the base of the plant every spring will give it vigour. Avoid using nitrogen-rich fertilisers, as they will weaken the plant and make its stems droop more easily. Prune to the base in spring and fresh foliage will emerge.
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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.