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Veronica longifolia

Veronica longifolia
Longleaf Speedwell, Garden Speedwell, Long-leaf Veronica

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Veronica longifolia, a profuse flowering of intense blue and reddish-violet autumn foliage.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Veronica longifolia is a perennial that blooms from June to July with long, compact and upright flower spikes, adorned with small,  intense blue flowers

The leaves of this Veronica measure from 6 to 12 cm (2 to 5in) long. With the arrival of the cold in autumn, they turn a spectacular intense reddish-violet. Long-leaved Veronica is very hardy and vigorous and can reach 60 cm (24in). It is one of the tallest species of Veronica.

Originally from northern and central Europe and Russia, it is often found in flower beds. It likes moist places like riverbanks and butterflies love it.

Veronica longifolia in pictures

Veronica longifolia (Flowering) Flowering
Veronica longifolia (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour light green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Veronica

Species

longifolia

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Longleaf Speedwell, Garden Speedwell, Long-leaf Veronica

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference77801

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Planting and care

Veronica longifolia is an easy-going perennial that prefers rich and light soil with a slightly limestone tendency. It likes humid atmospheres and being close to water, but needs light soil. It develops and flowers best in the sun. Veronica longifolia can be planted in the garden almost any time of the year, except during periods of frost and summer drought. Cut the faded flower stalks to promote new flowers. Adding compost at the base of the plant every spring gives it vigour. Avoid using nitrogen-rich fertilisers as they will weaken the vegetation and make its stems more prone to bending. In late winter, cut the plant back to the base and fresh foliage will emerge in spring.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, deep, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, cut the faded stalks to promote new flowers. In late winter, cut back the plant to the base and fresh foliage will emerge in spring.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, September to October
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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