Veronica spicata Icicle
Veronica spicata Icicle
Veronica spicata Icicle
Veronica spicata Icicle
Veronica spicata Icicle
Spiked Speedwell
Well-stocked young plant with good growth. Flowered throughout the summer, taking care to cut off the faded spikes.
Laurent, 20/11/2020
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Description
Veronica spicata 'Icicle' is a variety of spike speedwell that stands out for its architectural, dense clumps, producing very well-structured white spikes of tiny flowers that are tightly packed from June to August, if faded flowers are removed. This lovely perennial forms a brilliantly flowering mass in borders, pots, and at the front of beds, attracting lots of butterflies. It is very hardy and thrives in any well-drained to dry garden soil, in full sun. Its flowers are perfect for bouquets.
This Veronica, from the Plantaginaceae family, is derived from Veronica spicata or spike speedwell, a perennial plant that mainly grows in mountains, up to 2000 meters (6562 feet) in altitude, and occasionally in plains. It can be found in meadows, dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and at the edge of forests, mostly on limestone soil.
The 'Icicle' variety is particularly low, well-branched, and exceptionally floriferous; it reaches about 30 cm (12in) high and 45 cm (18in) wide Its leaves can be opposite but are often whorled in groups of three or four. Their fairly narrow and lanceolate, 6 to 12 cm (2 to 5in) long leaves, with a short petiole, are deeply toothed and dark green, slightly greyish. It will flower from June to August, provided faded spikes are regularly removed. The inflorescences are very dense, slender spikes of tiny, overlapping, tubular, pure white or sometimes pinkish flowers with four petals and two prominent stamens. The nectar-rich flowers attract numerous pollinating insects.
This hardy Veronica prefers well-drained to dry soils and thrives in various regions, including mountain gardens. It pairs well with many plants and creates magnificent summer compositions in borders, at the front of large beds, in rockeries, and in containers on the terrace. Plant it alongside Nepetas, Galanes, Helenias, Astilbe 'Vision in Pink', Filipendula rubra 'Venusta', and Sidalcea, for example. In a wilder style, this perennial forms a very successful combination with not-too-tall grasses such as Carex, Festuca, and stipa. Its flowers can be used to create beautiful bouquets with pink or red roses, hydrangeas, ranunculus, and asters.
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Botanical data
Veronica
spicata
Icicle
Plantaginaceae
Spiked Speedwell
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Veronica Icicle is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers dry and well-drained, light soil with a slightly alkaline tendency (chalky). Heavy soil will reduce its hardiness. It develops and flowers best in a sunny exposure. This little veronica can be planted almost all year round in the garden, except during frost and summer drought periods. Cut the faded flower stalks to promote new flowers. Adding compost at the base of the plant every spring gives it vigour. Do not use nitrogen-rich fertilisers as they will promote vegetation at the expense of flowers. In spring, prune the plant to the base and fresh foliage will emerge in spring.
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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.