Veronicas are fantastic plants to have in the garden as they produce flower spikes ranging from 10”-36” in shades of white, pink and its predominant color blue. Tall flower spikes adorned with individual blooms make this plant particularly attractive to beneficial insects ensuring that this plant a must have for the wildlife garden.

How to grow

Veronicas are very easy to grow plants which can be utilized in many ways. The plants on offer have been expertly grown and are ready to be planted in the garden. When you receive your plants you should move them in to their final positions as soon as possible. If you cannot plant immediately, ensure your plants are watered and keep them moist and in a cool and bright space until planting is possible.

Position

A position in full or part sun is ideal for growing Veronicas as long as adequate moisture is available. Due to the different heights of Veronica plants it is likely that they will suit a wide range of positions in the garden, from rockeries to the back of the border. Smaller plants are well suited to container growing.

Soil

Plants are tolerant of various soils however, to encourage best growth and a long period of blooms it is advised that plants are given a soil that is fertile, well-drained and moist. You can improve all soils with the addition of organic matter, such as well-rotted garden compost or multi-purpose compost and an application of general fertilizer  or liquid seaweed feed during the growing season and after flowering will help to promote strong and healthy plant growth. 

Care

Veronicas will require little care in general and you will need to water plants well after planting although irrigation systems will make this process easier. In spring an additional mulch of well-rotted garden compost or multi-purpose compost will be much appreciated as this will help with good growth, reduce competition from weeds, conserve water and keep roots moist throughout summer. Remove fading flowers by hand or with Ratcheting Pruners prior to plants setting seed and add them to the compost bin. This will promote plants to produce a second flush of blooms later in the season. 

Top Tip

As with most perennials, Veronicas will need dividing every 2-3 years. Simply divide clumps with the use of a spade and replant each offset in to its final position or container.