Add a stunning display of color with Mixed Colors Veronica Seeds, known as Spike Speedwell (Veronica spicata). This perennial produces tall, slender spikes of multi-colored flowers ranging from purple and blue to pink and white, making it a favorite for flower gardens, borders, and mixed perennial beds.
Spike Speedwell thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting bees and butterflies for a pollinator-friendly garden. Its compact, upright growth habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and container planting. These non-GMO seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-blooming ornamental plants.
Features
- Premium-quality non-GMO Veronica spicata seeds
- Produces tall flower spikes in mixed colors
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
- Compact and upright perennial for garden beds and containers
- Long-blooming flowers from late spring through summer
- Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and ornamental displays
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Specifications
- Common Name: Spike Speedwell
- Scientific Name: Veronica spicata
- Plant Type: Perennial Flower
- Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
- Flower Color: Mixed – Purple, Blue, Pink, White
- Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Germination Time: 14–21 days
- Maturity Period: 60–90 days to flowering
- Best Planting Season: Spring
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
- Temperature Range: 60–75°F (16–24°C)
- Plant Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Planting Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch
- Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
- Fragrance: Mild floral scent
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Garden borders, perennial beds, containers, pollinator gardens
- Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry, and dark location until sowing
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Ensure loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
- Sowing: Scatter seeds and lightly cover with 1/8–1/4 inch of soil.
- Watering: Keep soil moist until germination; avoid waterlogging.
- Light: Full sun is ideal for strong flower spikes.
- Germination: Seedlings appear within 14–21 days.
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart for proper airflow.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
