Veronica austriaca ssp.tauricum 'ROYAL BLUE' Austrian speedwell
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,1-0,2m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-July
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Austrian or creeping speedwell is a low-maintenance, mat-forming perennial. Royal Blue is a variety with deep blue flowers on erect, spike-like racemes from late spring until midsummer. They are borne o partially prostrate stems which rise above the ground only about 20 cm and attract butterflies. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, mid green. The plant forms bushy clumps about 45 cm wide. To prevent drying out from the centre prune flowering stems by half immediately after flowering. The cushion will remain dense and pretty, and there is a good chance for a late summer rebloom.
Speedwell is soil tolerant. It only dislikes clay and wet or boggy soil. It does best in full sun and likes occasional watering in dry summers. Fully hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 27-02-2015.
